Chapter 431

Alivia thought for sure that Brielle would be a bundle of nerves, maybe even shoot Max some subtle, desperate looks. But from start to finish, Brielle was the picture of composure.

The cooler she remained, the more Alivia felt like a jester, juggling her emotions for naught.

A flash of bitterness crossed Alivia’s eyes as she tilted her head up to Max and said, “Since you’ve brought Ms. Brielle along. I’ll skip going in. You must want her to meet your mum, right? I’d just be a third wheel. I’ll swing by this afternoon.”

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To any guy, it sounded like the epitome of understanding – faultlessly so. It was at this moment that Brielle realized Alivia could play the game far better than she had expected.

Such a woman was truly formidable.

Hearing Alivia’s words, Max simply nodded. Alivia flashed a smile at Brielle, a cursory greeting of sorts, before making a swift exit.

slightly. The thought of Brielle carrying a child and the possibility of Max finding out any minute now, had her on pins and needles.

text to Martha. [Aunt Martha, Max has brought that woman to see you. I think I’ll stay

she played the pity card

Marthal actually getting sick. A meltdown would

door. Max pushed it open and saw Martha by the window, phone in

hand.

asked, “Mother, feeling

Martha’s gaze

Brielle, but it was fleeting, and her expression quickly softened. “Better, thanks to Alivia. She found

her a thorough once–over. Brielle frowned, sensing a distinct discomfort,

delicately sipping tea

bring her by to see

scorn well up inside her. Was this the seductress who had bewitched Max? Sure, she was attractive enough up close, but she paled in comparison to Alivia.

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