Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 298

Patrick’s mouth twitched, and a hint of mirth danced in his eyes.

What was

was this? The lady doth protest too much, methinks?

Max furrowed his brow, clearly with more on his mind. After a long pause, Max managed to get the words out. “Don’t tell her I was at the apartment.”

Patrick nodded as if it were the most natural thing in the world. Seeing Max had nothing more. to add, Patrick went ahead and reconnected with Brielle.

Her phone lit up with his number, and a subtle spark of joy flickered in her eyes. “Patrick.

“Ms. Brielle, I’ll take you to see Spencer, but have you figured out how you’re going to make the swap with Ryan?”

Brielle hadn’t expected Max to let go so easily. She thought he’d have more questions. “I’ve got it sorted. I’ll reach out to Ryan anonymously and set up the exchange.”

“But Ryan won’t let this go easily. He’s poured a lot into finding Spencer, and even Michael’s in the loop now. He’s going to dig until he finds who’s behind this.”

might not be able to handle this alone; perhaps she should seek Max’s help. But since Max had managed to hide Spencer for days without Ryan finding a shred of evidence, any suspicion towards Brielle had

I’ll be

gone off the rails, and Brielle wasn’t one to make

from behind. “Sir, would you care for a coffee?” Patrick stiffened instinctively and almost immediately ended the

at the disconnected call, had heard Wesley’s voice, Wesley was asking Max. meaning

lips were pressed tightly together. She tried his number again. tentatively. “Sorry, the number you have dialed is currently unavailable.”

she chuckled ruefully and sighed. It was right to keep her

returning. If Max wanted to cut ties with Briella completely, what could she do? They were

focus on the hostage exchange with Ryan.

her call to Patrick cut short, she had no choice but to wait for him to reach out. True

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the evening. “Ms. Brielle, I’m

grabbed her cane and hobbled downstairs, making her way out. Her heart thumped unreasonably as she approached the familiar car. Pushing down her

revealing only Patrick inside. “I’ll take you to where Spencer is being held. I’ll help with

couldn’t help but ask, “Did

the boss hasn’t thought