Chapter 52

“Got the jitters?”

Max’s voice came through the phone with a chill that was like an invisible hand, steadying a racing heart

“Nah, I just know he’s joking.”

Max’s eyebrow arched, his lips curling into a slight smirk, “Andrew never jokes”

Brielle’s breathing hitched a bit as she felt Kenzo’s gaze turn more meaningful. She just wanted to end the call as soon as possible “Uncle Max, you needed me for something?”

“Yeah, get ready. You’re joining me on a business trip tonight.”

Brielle thought she’d misheard, but when it came to work, she straightened up, all business. “What time tonight?”

“Flight’s at ten. Patrick will pick you up.

That settled it for Brielle, she couldn’t say no to Max. She handed the phone back to Andrew with a thanks and then turned to Tiffanie. “Something’s come up with work-I’ve got to head out.”

years ago. I

“Kenzo, I never got to thank

his smile fading a little, “Sure, add me

phone, added him, exchanged a few polite

his phone down and turned

“Little Canary?”

smile was gone, replaced by an unreadable

with practiced ease, “What, scouting info for your little

I can’t

special. Max will keep her close for a few

slightly, a spark of interest flickering in them. Max, keeping a

Alivia’s future. Kenzo smirked at the thought of the

Chapter 52

hunting. She made a quick excuse

returned to her apartment, clueless about where the business trip would take her or for

a touch of makeup. Then she grabbed all the documents she could carry, and by seven,

with his eyes closed, head resting against a custom

wanting to disturb him, then leaned forward to

“Where are we headed?”

you’ll see when

room, Brielle

the plane, her phone rang-it was the Haywood family. The Haywood household was in an uproar because Faith had shown up in person to scorn them and call off

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