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.”

But since Max had managed to hide Spencer for days without Ryan finding a shred of evidence, any suspicion towards Brielle had already dissolved. In Ryan’s eyes, Brielle lacked the means to hide someone for so

I’ll

In some ways, their temperaments were similar. Max had gone off the rails, and Brielle wasn’t one to

“Sir, would you care for a coffee?” Patrick stiffened instinctively

asking Max. meaning Max was available to talk. Why wouldn’t

gaze dropped, and her lips were pressed tightly together. She tried his number again. tentatively. “Sorry, the number you have

sighed. It was right to

Alivia was returning. If Max wanted to cut ties with Briella completely, what

she needed to focus on the hostage

Patrick cut short, she had no choice

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Chapter 298

Patrick called in the evening. “Ms.

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

take you to where Spencer is being held. I’ll help with

she couldn’t help but ask, “Did Max send you to help

honesty prevailed, “No, the boss

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