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.

child and the

Max has brought that woman to see you. I think

moments ago, she’d been all magnanimity, but in her message to Martha, she played the pity card to the hilt. Since Max was

fury upon reading the message. Alivia wasn’t concerned about Marthal actually getting sick. A meltdown would play right into her hands, perhaps even lead to Martha dealing with Brielle’s “problem” personally.

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

hand.

over, Max asked, “Mother, feeling

Martha’s gaze

expression quickly softened. “Better, thanks to Alivia. She found some caretakers

Brielle frowned, sensing a

this be?” Martha asked, delicately sipping tea from a nearby cup.

director at Dorsey International. Thought I’d bring her by to see you,” Max

of scorn well up inside her. Was this the seductress who had bewitched Max? Sure, she

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