Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 1009

He and the folks from the Riddle family were convinced that King could be someone from Beaconsfield. After all, the guy always wore a mask, so he could be anyone.

But their investigation had hit a dead end. They had scrutinized every possible suspect during all conceivable timelines, and every time, King had shown up even when those suspects were accounted for, quashing any doubts. So, if King wasn't a Beaconsfield local, who could he be? And having such vile intentions toward his sister, no less.

He hadn't given up chasing after King. But ever since that explosion, it was like King had vanished into thin air.

He was sure, though, King hadn't met his end.

His unexpected appearance at tonight's dinner party threw him for a loop.

The Lynch family hosted the dinner, and every move got reported to Dustin. By the time Dustin got back to the party, the man had vanished, as fleeting as a summer storm.

But that mask was unmistakable. It was King.

And if King was alive, maybe Max was too?

The Dorsey family's mansion had its secrets, didn't it? If someone jumped off the nearby cliff, might there be a sliver of hope for survival?

But Dustin kept this secret from Brielle, fearing to raise her hopes only to dash them again.

faced despair once. Giving her hope and then snatching it away would be far crueler than enduring

his identity. It's unexpected but seems linked to something over in Saudi, yet

King might

hit him like a bolt

before he looked up.

witnessed at the Premier Palace

a theory, but

it. I fear

disappointment. Could you

Kings have appeared around me, almost as if they don't intend to hide from me. Yet, they harbor great hostility towards Max. I know it sounds

eyes swirled with a storm of emotions, ending with him massaging

ahead. If King had been two people from the start, then one could have been

worry. I'll have someone look into

trembling uncontrollably the

and at tonight's

spoke, she fought to steady her

Don't panic. I'll call

was a bundle of suppressed excitement. But soon, guilt washed over

on their plate, and you've dropped everything to be here with me. Now, I'm asking you to divert your attention to investigate something else. Mom is still undercover, and I really am sorry." Dustin knew how fragile Brielle had been, almost as if a single touch could shatter her. He had been cautious not to raise his