Chapter 298

Patrick’s mouth twitched, and a hint of mirth danced in his eyes.

What was

was this? The lady doth protest too much, methinks?

Max furrowed his brow, clearly with more on his mind. After a long pause, Max managed to get the words out. “Don’t tell her I was at the apartment.”

Patrick nodded as if it were the most natural thing in the world. Seeing Max had nothing more. to add, Patrick went ahead and reconnected with Brielle.

Her phone lit up with his number, and a subtle spark of joy flickered in her eyes. “Patrick.

“Ms. Brielle, I’ll take you to see Spencer, but have you figured out how you’re going to make the swap with Ryan?”

Brielle hadn’t expected Max to let go so easily. She thought he’d have more questions. “I’ve got it sorted. I’ll reach out to Ryan anonymously and set up the exchange.”

finding Spencer, and even Michael’s in the loop now. He’s going to dig until he finds who’s behind this.”

Patrick’s hint. She might not be able to handle this alone; perhaps she should seek Max’s help. But since Max had managed to hide Spencer for days without Ryan finding a shred of evidence, any suspicion

I’ll be careful.”

gone off the rails, and Brielle wasn’t one to make

would you care for a coffee?”

asking Max. meaning Max was available

her lips were pressed tightly together. She tried his number again. tentatively. “Sorry, the number you

she chuckled ruefully and sighed. It was right to keep her

the rest, as Andrew had said, Alivia was returning. If Max wanted to cut ties with Briella completely, what could she do?

to focus on the hostage exchange with

she had no choice but to wait for him to reach out.

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