Chapter 486

Alivia arched an eyebrow, at first thinking she must have seen wrong. Brielle was here?

But of what use was her arrival? Max had long since forgotten her. Brielle’s courageous venture here was nothing short of a self–inflicted humiliation.

A smirk played at the corners of Alivia’s lips as she feigned ignorance. “I’m sorry, who are you?”

Given the recent media frenzy involving Dorsey International, everyone in the room knew Brielle. They had all heard something about it. But why was Brielle showing up at this critical juncture? And what did that statement mean? Those in the dark wore puzzled looks in their

eyes.

Max held a teacup in his hand, his gaze drifting past the crowd to settle on her. She stood alone, but her presence rivaled anyone in the room. With a slight smile on his lips, Max’s fingertips grazed the rim of his cup, silently sanding it, wordless.

Alivia, on the other hand, almost laughed out loud. How foolish was Brielle to show up now?

was, marching in alone, the epitome of foolishness, just like the expendable girl from moments before. It seemed Alivia wouldn’t need

Ms. Haywood, right? But hasn’t Max already let you go? If you disagree with that

my presence here has nothing to do with whether or not I’m a director at Dorsey International. I’m here strictly

seen her as a girlfriend, merely a fling to stave off loneliness, never a public affair. And

so lowly.

into a knowing smile. She was well aware of who

this

Dorsey and Rowland families but truly for her and Max. Their engagement was to be settled this evening, yet neither

their eyes, Brielle was no different from an ant. An ant daring

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