Chapter 402

Brielle was well aware that the young heir to Kingston Enterprises was no saint, but she hadn’t anticipated him being this reckless. No wonder he had been detained.

“If someone came to claim him, would you release him?” she asked.

“Of course not,” came the reply with a sly edge. “But for you, Ms. Brielle, I might just consider it.”

As long as he wasn’t released, William wouldn’t stand a chance. Therefore, Daniel staying put was actually to her advantage.

The man had already picked up his glass and was idly toying with it. “Men like Dustin and Max hold you in high regard, Ms. Brielle. I’m quite curious about you.”

“Do you fancy Max, Ms. Brielle?” The tone was casual, as if two old friends were catching up.

“Of course.”

you love him?”

concept, or rather, she had never truly encountered it. She acknowledged her fondness for Max, secure in the knowledge it wasn’t unrequited. If she hadn’t sensed Max’s affection for her, she would have

yourself seeking confirmation from a third party, then it was absent. That was why when she

and yet pure. Affection was commonplace: true love was rare. It was an oasis in a long–parched desert,

college years, Brielle understood that oases were

by her reticence, the man said, “Mr. Dorsey should be arriving

escort you out.”

nodded politely, unsure of his intentions but eager

the exit. As she walked away, she glanced back. at the man still seated in the gazebo.

frowned but didn’t dwell on

anxiously at the exit. Upon seeing Brielle emerge, she quickly circled her, checking for any harm. “Thank God, I was terrified you’d been

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