Chapter 3

Riding shotgun in Spencer’s car, Brielle’s mind was still replaying Max’s words.

Be careful not to get burned, huh?-

Her marriage to Spencer was an arrangement made by their families. The Dorsey family held an unrivaled position in Beaconsfield, while the Haywoods barely made the top ten. Next to the Dorseys, they were essentially small fry.

Her little stunt had allowed her to let off some steam, but it also meant she’d crossed one of the most untouchable figures in the circle of the elite.

The rain was pouring down, reducing visibility, and within two miles, traffic had slowed to

a crawl.

Spencer, already in a foul mood, frowned upon seeing her bundled up in a turtleneck, her chin almost disappearing into her collar.

“Is that what you’re wearing?”

It was early fall, hardly the season for turtlenecks. Despite Brielle’s striking looks, it was a

bit odd.

Thinking of the love bite Max had left on her neck, the corners of her lips curled up. “Yeah,” it’s chilly with the rain.”

“Such a delicate flower,” Spencer muttered, his irritation growing.

Brielle’s pale fingers brushed her collar. “Haven’t been to the office these past two weeks?” Spencer despised her tone, as if nothing mattered to her. “It’s none of your business where I go.” He honked the horn twice in quick succession, feeling like sharing the confined space with Brielle was pure torture.

The phone rang. It was Spencer’s. From the corner of her eye, Brielle noticed the caller

ID-Lillian.

you’re up? Don’t

Brielle twirled a strand of hair in front

up the phone, and then

apartment just now, he

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interest in her affairs, nor had he ever visited

reaction, Brielle’s lips

the car key out and, without bothering with

Brielle rolled down the

to check on her. After all, Lillian is your

sarcasm. “Then you’d better

a moment before disappearing into the

sighed. Once unfaithful, always useless. She watched the rainstorm outside and turned to find

annoyance.

car was stuck,

search for an umbrella, and got out the car. However, she stumbled upon several used condoms wedged in

found a limited edition lipstick, a gift she’d once given to Lillian. Only thirty in the world,

closing the compartment. She chose to

car, soaked through by the rain, only to watch

away.

face and was about to

beside her.

series of 1, and a small flag next to it. That flag signified that the car

into the car “Uncle Max, what a

looking away, his fingers idly playing with the black

for The Priest, she thought. Brielle found Max to be more

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