Chapter 22

She had no intention of becoming the other woman in anyone’s story.

Who Max held as his cherished memory was none of her business. Her aim was clear: she wanted to get back at a few members of the Dorsey family through Max. And she had to admit, getting tangled up with a guy like Max was no loss.

The Priest sometimes showed mercy to the mortal women, and the way he mingled with the mundane was truly thrilling. To outsiders, he personified frost, but in bed, he was a different man.

Brielle was worldly in her own ways, and after Max had laid out his theories, she found herself more drawn to him than ever. Knowledge was the highest form of allure, and every word he spoke seemed to entice her.

And in Max’s eyes, her gaze was just as inviting. What happened next came naturally.

When it ended, Brielle fell asleep in his arms. Both of their phones were buzzing with notifications, but they were ignored.

The marks on her neck hadn’t faded before new ones were added.

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of happiness. Although dopamine is fleeting, it can draw people into a relationship filled. with passionate commitment. That’s the reason why people choose to

fell asleep, “I’m not like you. believe love isn’t an illusion but an instinct.

experience it.”

leaving a faint

the next day in her familiar apartment. Her phone. was flooded with missed calls-from Lucinda, her

had called just once, probably having heard about her resignation, so he was checking in as a

unfinished business with Integral Elements Inc.-that wasn’t something she could

She dialed Tanner’s number.

unexpectedly warm. “Heard you left Dorsey International. Found a

prospectus, Tanner wasn’t keen

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however, was someone he

did this

outs of the business world and was aware she was setting trap. Even though she had included him in her

looked like those two hadn’t had much success today. After all, Tanner was the sole architect behind

I’ll come to sign the contract myself, but I need to push the date back three days. Once I’ve secured

this year. Aspiring to a director’s chair is a bit of

at another company,

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