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.

sharply, and he called

at the Barnes family’s estate, and couldn’t

upon receiving the news. Max’s mother’s deteriorating health meant it the

Max’s mother’s most trusted

just called me. Your mother’s mental state isn’t good. If she pulls through this time, they’ll have

“I’m coming back right away.”

far too slow. Within an hour, a helicopter dispatched from the nearest base arrived. Max climbed aboard, but not before

make sure Brielle is safe.

straight, worried that he might have another spell of discomfort

“Understood.”

Chapter 329

and then added, “Call me once you’ve confirmed her safety.”

off, he looked down to see a car speeding through the

helicopter as it flew overhead. She raised an eyebrow, a slight smirk on her lips. “Who’s flying a chopper out here? Could it be someone scouting for

it’s some rich kid playing

respond, her gaze fixed

longed to return to B The retreat offered stunning

exhaled deeply, and just then, her phone rang. Did

after a few seconds, suggested, “Must be out of the signal–blocking

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