Chapter 325

The atmosphere in the room turned rather eerie as he spoke.

In the Dorsey household, Michael’s authority was unchallenged, towering above everyone. else’s. So when trouble knocked on his door, the whole family gathered, fearing the worst.

The only person who might have had a fighting chance at keeping Max in check was Michael

himself.

Without Michael, the rest of the Dorseys were like dolls in Max’s presence. Even William felt a twinge of worry with the sudden turn of events.

Now that Michael was just beginning to recover, Max’s words were startlingly blunt.

Victoria, who was helping Michael to the sofa in the living room, shot Max a glare. “Max, Dad’s just getting better. Tone it down a bit, will you?”

settled on the couch, he waved off their concern with the ease of long habit. “This old body of mine has seen better days. What worries me most, Max, is not being around to see you

it perfectly clear to Alivia years ago. Our families have been friends for generations, but that’s

“Didn’t you say that if you didn’t find.

a soft–spoken challenge. If Max said yes, Brielle would find herself in the crosshairs of the Dorsey family’s considerable influence, no matter where she hid. No one knew for sure what

looking

Michael’s eyes as he smiled faintly. Just as he was about to speak again, the living room door

worn.

up to lately? He appeared significantly thinner than the last time he was brought home after that kidnapping

by the crowd, Spencer paused before greeting his grandfather. Then, with heavy dark circles under his eyes, he took a seat opposite Max. His eyes, bloodshot and weary. were

But every lead and every piece of surveillance footage he pursued

family, hoping they would release the footage from the night of the party, but

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