Chapter 329

Tucked away in the remote countryside, the Radiant Light Church stood in a place where

security cameras were considered disrespectful to the deities worshipped within its hallowed walls. The backroads that Max and Patrick had traversed were even less likely to be monitored. Who was Brielle with when she left?

Max whipped out his cellphone and dialed Brielle’s number without hesitation.

No answer.

His expression darkened instantly. “Patrick, get someone on it. Now.”

Patrick nodded, his movements quickening as he began to make arrangements.

Max pondered for a moment before he decided to call Aubree. If Brielle had made plans with someone else to come to the retreat, Aubree would certainly be in the know. But Aubree didn’t pick up her phone either.

A sense of unease gripped Max, stronger than even the night he had found himself amidst the flames of a fire. It was as if a sealed valley had suddenly flung open to let a relentless wind tear through, chilling to the bone.

While waiting for any news, his phone rang urgently. It was Alivia calling. Max didn’t want to answer and contemplated hanging up, but then a text from Alivia came through. Max’s mother had just been rushed into the ER at an overseas hospital.

he called Alivia back

estate, and couldn’t help

Max’s mother’s deteriorating health meant

was needed most. She had been Max’s mother’s most trusted confidante over the years.

she pulls through this time, they’ll

rubbed his temples wearily. “I’m coming

dispatched from the nearest base arrived. Max climbed aboard, but not before giving Patrick one last

here and make sure Brielle is safe. I’ve got to

spell of discomfort like the last time. “Sir, you must rest when you get

“Understood.”

Chapter 329

me once you’ve confirmed her safety.” Sleep

off, he looked down to see a car speeding through the mountain. roads, but he didn’t dwell

it flew overhead. She raised an

“Maybe it’s some

didn’t respond, her gaze fixed on the

she longed to return to B The retreat offered stunning sunsets

run away forever. She exhaled deeply, and just

with Kenzo, who, after a few seconds, suggested, “Must

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