Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 1023

A few years back, he showed up out of nowhere with a baby in his arms. That was the only time anyone saw the kid, and where the child ended up growing up remains a mystery.

notice.

King always kept his face hidden behind a mask, exuding an intense need to control everything around him. What really gave people the creeps was his complete distrust of everyone. Even those who had been close to him for years could be disposed of at a moment's A leader who trusts no one and conquers others with wealth and brute force is a terrifying prospect indeed.

Ronald found it tough to figure out King's true intentions whenever he dealt with him. Luckily for Ronald, King seemed utterly indifferent to him. The covert activities Ronald was involved in never even registered on King's radar. Whether King just didn't care about Ronald or his schemes was anyone's guess.

However, King's demeanor did seem to shift a bit when it came to the baby he'd brought back. No one knew who the child's mother was, and King didn't strike anyone as the type to have such desires.

Ronald continued to hold a significant position in Saudi Arabia, largely left to his own devices as long as he didn't push things too far. And King? He'd show up occasionally, only concerned with maintaining his grip on power and never meddled in anything else. He seemed perpetually busy, yet in an odd, untraceable way. To this day, no one knew what he looked like. If King wanted to keep his whereabouts a secret, tracking him down was impossible.

him adopting Max's kid is out of the question. Plus, you've had people dig into Brielle and Max's relationship. Before her, Max had zero women in his life;

years ago could very well be Max's mother. She became queen and was disgracefully dethroned and forced to flee abroad due

was all about power and how to manipulate others. But at some point, he developed a burning vendetta against

was pleased at

their goal was

protecting her in ways they hadn't anticipated. By then, it was too late to monitor Brielle-an oversight on their part. However, if King targeted Max,

indirectly benefit them.

reconnecting with the Lynch family, knowing the Dorsey family patriarch would then deal with Max. Ronald was cunning, noting King's strong aversion to Max and Brielle being together. Could it be

secrecy. Disappearing for over a year and returning with a child-no one

his bed, especially during an