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?”

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 settled.” He might as well have come right out and told Max to marry

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

you say that if you didn’t

in the air like a soft–spoken challenge. If Max said yes, Brielle would find herself in the crosshairs of

but I’m not looking to marry just yet.”

as he smiled faintly. Just as he was about to speak

worn.

what had the boy been up to lately? He appeared

before greeting his grandfather. Then, with heavy dark circles under his eyes, he took a seat

and every piece of surveillance footage he pursued had vanished

the footage from the night of the party, but they had politely

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