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.”

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 already dissolved. In Ryan’s eyes, Brielle lacked the means

I’ll be careful.”

Max’s aid, leaving Patrick at a loss for words. In some ways, their temperaments were similar. Max had gone off the rails, and Brielle wasn’t one to make the first move. The two of them at odds put Patrick, their go–between, in a

was about to say more when Wesley’s voice came from behind. “Sir, would you care for

voice, Wesley was asking Max.

She tried his number again. tentatively. “Sorry, the number you have dialed is

familiar automated voice, she chuckled ruefully and sighed. It was right to keep her feelings hidden. As long as Max was safe, that was enough.

with

needed to focus on

her call to Patrick cut short, she had no choice but to wait

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Chapter 298

“Ms. Brielle, I’m outside Pearl Estate.”

making her way out. Her heart thumped unreasonably as she approached the familiar car. Pushing down her emotions, she drew

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

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

paused, then honesty prevailed, “No, the boss