Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 172

Max slipped into his pajamas and wandered over to the floor–to–ceiling windows. “Dad’s orders? When?”

Whatever came through on the other end rendered him silent for a moment. “You handle it.”

After hanging up, he approached the bed and carefully tucked Brielle in, then turned and walked

away.

Only when the bedroom door clicked shut did Brielle slowly open her eyes.

Footsteps echoed in the hallway, heading towards the study, it seemed.

She turned over, the name ‘Alivia‘ stirring unrest within her.

A self–deprecating smile crept across Brielle’s face. Was he about to meet with the Barnes girl? She gently patted her somewhat stifled chest, realizing she had no right to be jealous. Therefore, she had to manage her emotions well.

She couldn’t let him find out. She couldn’t let anyone find out.

The next morning, she was up at six.

She had planned to say goodbye to Max in person, but Patrick informed her he had gone to the office overnight to deal with paperwork.

A wave of disappointment crossed her eyes, but then she thought, maybe it was for the best.

The fluttering of her heart from last night lingered, and his business trip was the perfect chance

to calm down.

documents, and set off. Since she’s rushed for time, she missed Aubree’s

was in the cab

you hear?

Sophia

she

her last night. It was because Sophia had vanished.

could Sophia just disappear?

heard even a whisper.

banquet. The cops questioned a bunch of people. Some saw her, but after she went to talk to Lillian, she was

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Lillian? Could it be

doubted she would

else must have happened last night.

sent another cautious

or who they’re really after. Keep yourself protected until things clear

was still unclear which side

the cab, her phone buzzed with

–[You’re next.]

was a photo.

looked battered and collapsed on the ground, hands and feet bound, eyes covered with a thick black

a

threatening message from a kidnapper.