Chapter 335

“That was a bit reckless,” she mused aloud.

After freshening up, she deliberately pulled her collar higher and opened the door, finding Wesley still waiting outside.

“Ms. Brielle, why don’t you head down for some hot soup to chase away the chill? Mr. Dorsey instructed me, before he left, not to let you step out of Premier Palace. Mr. Kenzo is still recuperating in town, and if the Barnes clan traces his last known whereabouts to you, I reckon they might drag you into this mess.”

A bitter taste spread in Brielle’s mouth; Kenzo had met with disaster because of her. She glanced at her frail form and wondered if she could withstand the wrath of the Barnes family should they decide to come after her for this incident.

As she sipped her soup, her mind was racing. Twice now, she’d been targeted, yet the assailant left no clues. Who could it be? With her status, how could she have attracted such a vendetta?

She almost immediately concluded that it was her connection with Max that had brought this peril upon her.

an insignificant player in its grand scheme. She didn’t want to sit around like a sitting duck, always

world, to bridge the gap between them at all costs, but

he didn’t care for her in return.

long as he harbored some affection

needed a game plan.

finishing her soup, she called up Tiffanie. Tiffanie was out in the boondocks,

she saw Brielle’s call, and she hit the answer button with enthusiasm. “Brielle, what’s up? Got

help but smile at her friend’s excitement but quickly regained composure. “Is

touch. “Nope, we’re down in a rural part of Beaconsfield. Let me tell you, this place is dirt–poor. Cars can’t even get through. Mason wanted to hike it, but I just called in a chopper. And would you believe it, he didn’t even

“It’s not my fault I’m rich. Honestly, I get him here faster, and he distances himself from me.”

Chapter 335

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