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.

with feigned delicacy, she clung to Max’s arm, “Uncle Max, I was so nervous,

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

slightly, murmuring, “Your choice of words is

that act. The romantic thoughts climbing in her heart shattered at the mention of Alivia. She adjusted her clothing. “Uncle Max, if you

a strong hand reached out, pulling her deeper into

woman had a resemblance to 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 the Haywood family’s fortune until this interloper came along

but Brielle’s only use was that she brought back Lillian, the

call connected, a frail voice came

his phone and turned

not to work here, didn’t I? Lillian,

eyes reddening, “The Haywood family has been so good to me. How could I spend your money? And… and Bri and

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soon as I can. Spencer got me a membership here, and I only found out it costs a million. I don’t know how to face

now

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