Chapter 181

He undid the top two buttons of his shirt, maintaining a stern expression as he climbed into the

waiting car.

Patrick glanced at him through the rearview mirror, swallowing nervously before speaking up.

“Mr. Dorsey, aren’t we waiting for Ms. Brielle?”

He had only just found out that Ms. Brielle was in the hospital, and was surprised to see Max leaving the Dorsey family gathering to be here in person.

With his eyes closed, a rare trace of irritation crossed Max’s features. “No need. She can handle herself,” he said calmly, striving to regain his composure.

Patrick pressed the gas pedal and dared not ask any more questions.

Meanwhile, at the Dorsey residence, Michael and Jose were deep in conversation, quite pleased with the impending marriage between their younger family members and already contemplating setting a date.

Jose took a sip of his coffee, his mind on Alivia at the research institute, and a look of satisfaction appeared on his face.

“Alivia has been yearning for Max all these years. Now, it seems her wish is finally coming

true.”

my boy than Alivia. It’s a shame Max has been so work–obsessed, poor girl. Is she also the one who facilitated the investment of Dorsey

is great. Both kids are too

at the wall clock and instructed a nearby servant,

has arrived.”

nodded promptly and left.

restless. He still reeked of booze and feared a reprimand from Michael, so he kept

having planned to visit the Haywood family

now, with Max absent, Spencer’s mind drifted back to the previous night when he stumbled upon Uncle Max in a compromising position with a

a hallucination because the woman Max had been kissing, sheltered under his coat, was definitely

past days, meeting with Noah to discuss the

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was this woman Max was so protective of?

elders discuss marriage arrangements, Spencer

to Spencer, and took a sip of his coffee. “Spencer, why did Max

Spencer

spine weaken, his palms slick with cold sweat.

the Haywood banquet would indeed have

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