Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 329

Tucked away in the remote countryside, the Radiant Light Church stood in a place where

security cameras were considered disrespectful to the deities worshipped within its hallowed walls. The backroads that Max and Patrick had traversed were even less likely to be monitored. Who was Brielle with when she left?

Max whipped out his cellphone and dialed Brielle’s number without hesitation.

No answer.

His expression darkened instantly. “Patrick, get someone on it. Now.”

Patrick nodded, his movements quickening as he began to make arrangements.

Max pondered for a moment before he decided to call Aubree. If Brielle had made plans with someone else to come to the retreat, Aubree would certainly be in the know. But Aubree didn’t pick up her phone either.

A sense of unease gripped Max, stronger than even the night he had found himself amidst the flames of a fire. It was as if a sealed valley had suddenly flung open to let a relentless wind tear through, chilling to the bone.

While waiting for any news, his phone rang urgently. It was Alivia calling. Max didn’t want to answer and contemplated hanging up, but then a text from Alivia came through. Max’s mother had just been rushed into the ER at an overseas hospital.

Max’s pupils contracted sharply, and he called Alivia back immediately.

Alivia was currently at the Barnes family’s estate, and couldn’t help but feel a twisted sense of

relief upon receiving the news. Max’s mother’s deteriorating health meant it the time

Alivia was needed most. She had been Max’s mother’s most trusted confidante over the years. even more than her own son.

attending doctor just called me. Your mother’s mental state isn’t good. If she pulls through this time, they’ll have to increase her

temples wearily. “I’m coming back

Within an hour, a helicopter dispatched from the nearest base arrived. Max climbed aboard, but not before giving Patrick one last

make sure Brielle is safe. I’ve got to go abroad.”

for two nights straight, worried that he might have another spell

“Understood.”

Chapter 329

“Call me once you’ve confirmed her safety.” Sleep would

Max’s helicopter lifted off, he looked down to see a car speeding through the mountain. roads, but he didn’t

Brielle glanced up and caught the fleeting shadow of the helicopter as it flew overhead. She raised an eyebrow,

driving, chuckled. “Maybe it’s some rich kid playing

respond, her gaze fixed on the

she longed to return to B The retreat offered

away forever. She exhaled deeply, and just then, her phone rang. Did she have a

Kenzo, who, after a few seconds, suggested, “Must be out of the

checked the caller ID. It was Aubree. “Aubree,

Brielle’s calm voice

no idea how worried I was. I couldn’t reach you at all. Max called me half an hour ago,

the call, suspecting Max was inquiring about Brielle. After all, if decisions

for a moment before letting out a sigh. “Yeah, I know.

now.”

could finish, Kenzo pointed out. “Look at that

Brielle turned to see a pair of cliffs standing in opposition, their towering forms. etched against the