Chapter 424

Her fingers tensed momentarily, but she couldn’t pretend she hadn’t seen it.

Max’s hair was slightly coarse, and from her vantage point, she could see the perfect arch of his proud nose. Brielle’s mind was awash with thoughts, yet she ultimately refrained from asking directly.

Max sensed her standing behind him, lost in thought, and reached back to catch the tip of her pinky with his hand.

From a man like him, such small gestures could sweep you off your feet. Brielle’s cheeks flushed, but the mysterious kiss mark also left a sour taste in her heart.

Thinking she was feeling unwell, Max suggested, “Brielle, I’ll take you to the hospital for a check–up.”

Hospital. Check–up. That would mean her secret would be out.

The words Max shared with Michael the night before haunted her, and she didn’t have the heart to reveal the truth at this moment. Any hesitation on Max’s part could shatter her defenses.

Max took his jacket, ready to head to the hospital, but Brielle stood tall. “I’m really okay. You focus on your afternoon tasks. I remember you have an important meeting later, but I probably won’t be able to attend. I need to go home and grab some documents.”

Max was still worried, but Brielle changed the subject. “Didn’t you return to Premier Palace last night?”

brow. “There was a bit of trouble with

to the city, and Martha seemed to be struggling to adapt. Something here seemed

over last night, staying with Alivia to

there

mother relies heavily on her.

together how that kiss mark came to be. She had

was a taunt – don’t think you’re special to Max. He may sleep with you, but he’s not done with me either. You, Brielle, are not the only one.

about the ‘next time or the time after? Alivia’s presence was like a ticking

Chapter 424

tactics were meant to whittle down her affection for Max. If Brielle were to lose

deep breath, Brielle stepped forward and buried her head in his chest. Around

to stay away from Dustin, can you stay

both had their demands, and both had to abide by them until she grew stronger. Even though it

He hadn’t allowed Alivia anywhere near him. No touch, not even a fingertip, but frequent meetings were inevitable with his mother coming from abroad.

that kind of man.”

eyes, feeling

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