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.

mother’s mental state isn’t good. If she pulls through this time, they’ll have to increase her medication

his temples wearily. “I’m coming back

would be far too slow. Within an hour, a helicopter dispatched from the nearest base arrived. Max climbed aboard, but not before giving Patrick

here and make sure Brielle is safe. I’ve got

recalling that Max hadn’t rested for two nights straight, worried that he might have another spell of discomfort

“Understood.”

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

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

and caught the fleeting shadow of the helicopter as it flew overhead. She raised an eyebrow, a slight smirk on her lips. “Who’s flying a chopper out here?

it’s some rich kid playing around.”

gaze fixed on the receding silhouette.

longed to return to B The retreat offered stunning sunsets

exhaled deeply, and just then, her phone rang. Did she have a signal

a puzzled glance with Kenzo, who, after a few seconds, suggested, “Must be

caller ID. It was Aubree. “Aubree, what’s

was frantic, but hearing Brielle’s calm

I was. I couldn’t reach you at all. Max called me half an hour ago,

call, suspecting Max was inquiring about Brielle. After all, if decisions had been made,

a sigh. “Yeah, I know. I’m

now.”

could finish, Kenzo pointed out. “Look at that

a pair of cliffs standing in opposition, their towering forms. etched against the sky–a testament to nature’s awe–inspiring