Chapter 342

Alivia watched his retreating figure, a hint of infatuation flickering in her eyes.

She had met plenty of men, each like a firework at her fingertips, bright for a moment before fading into dull ash. But Max was different, a constant presence in her life, like the North Star, illuminating her entire existence. No matter who the other woman was, Alivia was determined to eliminate her competition.

A sharp glint crossed her gaze.

Raised as an elite lady of high society, she had been groomed for greatness from a young age. Upon reaching an age of awareness, she began to scout for a suitable future husband.

It was at one of those high–society parties that she first laid eyes on Max. Even then, he possessed an aura of unapproachability, standing stoically beside Michael.

Pride emanated from Michael as he proclaimed to everyone that this boy was the chosen heir to the Dorsey family legacy. Immediately, the atmosphere thickened with significant glances. Alivia even thought she saw a few glares, sharp enough to cut.

her life at birth. And indeed, he had shown extraordinary abilities from an early age. Yet, he was only ten when Michael announced him as the next heir. Facing siblings nearly two decades his senior, how

assassination attempts Max had endured. To the adults, a ten–year–old child was like a fish on a

that face in her

was only after eavesdropping on the grown–ups at home that she understood Michael’s intentions. The heir of the Dorsey family had to pass through trials by fire. Leaking the news early was a test for Max.

adulthood, the title would be his. If he died, he would simply be a stepping stone for someone else’s success. This was Michael’s philosophy of

built upon a mound of

emotion in her chest, softening her tone. “Max, you’ve barely rested two hours. Aunt

“Alivia, thank you.”

marks marred Alivia’s neck, remnants of Martha’s ruthless attack. Had it not been for timely intervention, Alivia might have been seriously hurt. But she shrugged off the incident. If sacrificing her life was the price for a chance with Max, she

one knew the depth of her obsession with Max,

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