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.”

H

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.

Brielle carrying a child and the possibility of Max finding out any minute now, had her on pins

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

card to the hilt. Since Max was with another woman, it was best for Alivia to lie

about Marthal actually getting sick. A meltdown would play right into

it open and

hand.

Max asked, “Mother,

Martha’s gaze

squarely on Brielle, but it was fleeting, and her expression quickly softened.

a thorough once–over. Brielle frowned, sensing a distinct discomfort, as if she’d been appraised inside and out

Martha asked, delicately sipping tea from

Thought I’d bring

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

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