Chapter 17

Strangely, a bout of discomfort washed over Brielle’s heart.

Spencer was in a hurry to find Lillian, so after exchanging pleasantries, he and Cameron took their leave. As soon as they left, Andrew lowered his head to light a cigarette.

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“Speaking of Alivia, you two really are in sync, wearing the same black rosaries for so

many years.”

Brielle looked down and stepped back.

Andrew, ever the stirrer, couldn’t resist a jibe, “This little canary, up close she really is a looker. No wonder you haven’t snuffed her out He didn’t miss the marks on Brielle’s neck, clearly the handiwork of Max’s roughhousing.

“Uncle Max, I was so nervous, afraid that my fiancé or my

sent a flicker of amusement across Max’s eyes, and made Andrew’s cigarette drop to the floor. Andrew’s face showed rare frustration, his gaze towards Max indescribable. The girl might be pretty, but she was a bit too affected for his

murmuring, “Your choice of

shattered at the mention of Alivia. She adjusted her

reached out, pulling her deeper into the

Brielle. Disdain flashed in his eyes as he dialed her number. He rarely contacted this sister; after all, he had been the sole heir to

use was that she

frail voice came from behind

his phone and

told you not to work here, didn’t I? Lillian, why don’t you

quivered, her eyes reddening, “The Haywood family has been so good to me. How could I spend your

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as I can. Spencer got me a membership here, and I only found out it costs

now

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