Chapter 439

After hanging up the phone, Spencer flashed his homeowner’s ID to the gatekeeper and was naturally granted entry.

When he reached Brielle’s location, he felt an unexpected surge of excitement. Sydney welcomed him in, and Spencer strode past her into the house.

There, Brielle lay on the couch, sleeping quietly but looking terribly under the weather. Spencer’s brow furrowed in concern. The medication should have only put her into a deep sleep without harming her. Yet, she appeared so frail.

He glanced at Sydney, who hurried to explain. “Didn’t I tell you? Ms. Haywood wasn’t feeling well. When I first came in, I noticed she looked quite pale.”

Spencer snorted dismissively, certain that Sydney wouldn’t dare harm Brielle. He bent down, about to scoop Brielle into his arms, when her phone on the coffee table rang and caught his attention – it was Max calling.

Sydney also noticed and was surprised. She knew Max was the president of Dorsey International, but why had Brielle saved his contact simply as ‘Max?’

Others at Dorsey International would’ve respectfully listed him as ‘Mr. Dorsey.”

first–name basis suggested either equal standing or a close relationship. Sydney dismissed the

Brielle was Spencer’s ex–fiancée, her knowing Max on a personal level wasn’t odd. Brielle sure knew how to elevate her status,

answer the call but worried that ignoring it might raise suspicion. He took Brielle’s phone,

press the answer button. Instead, he texted

message. Even though she wanted to sleep, there was no need for her to

the night at Dorsey International, troubled by something the evening before. In the morning, he’d

he compromised and reached out first, only

angry? Shouldn’t he be the one

back. [Rest well. Call me when

relief at the response and

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