Chapter 681

Just a few words seemed enough to let Brielle’s imagination fill in all the remaining details, but Brielle was exceptionally cautious and serious when it came to matters involving Max. She wouldn’t suspect him into the proverbial lion’s den without hard evidence.

She also opted not to contact him over the phone because she understood all too well that when two people were in love and at odds, even the slightest disturbance could set the other off.

Even the pause between breaths, hesitation could easily be misconstrued. Hurt could be easily inflicted through a screen, so it was always better to ask questions face–to–face.

“I’m his girlfriend.”

After Brielle said this, she saw a flash of oddness cross Annie’s eyes. “Max has a girlfriend?”

Brielle couldn’t tell whether Annie was acting or genuinely unaware of her presence in Max’s life. Since she didn’t feel any hostility from Annie, she didn’t rebut every word with relentless counter–arguments. “Yeah.”

Annie looked down, a smile in her eyes, but her words carried a hint of confusion. “How could he have a girlfriend?”

“Sorry, I didn’t mean anything against you.

her tone even. “Well, now you

last

continuing, “Did

lying. She was curious

afternoon. I didn’t know it

do with as he pleases.” Brielle’s tone remained steady as she reached

wakes

*Thanks.”

elevator. Her brow furrowed only when

exit, Annie couldn’t suppress a laugh, tugging at her own face. She was acting more and more

actually in the resting room, but she was certain Brielle wouldn’t check. And even if she did, Annie had a hundred ways to clear

genuinely earned her teaching

and was

full of thrills and excitement. She never considered

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