Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 1028

Kenzo knew the area like the back of his hand, almost as if he had anticipated tonight's events all along. Letting go of Brielle, he vaulted over the wall in mere seconds, but not before leaning in close to whisper something in her ear. "What if Max just sees you as a stand-in? Maybe, just maybe, you could consider me instead?"

Brielle stood there, staring at the now empty wall, speechless.

How am I supposed to respond to that, Kenzo? You're thanking me for that caramel apple I gave you back then, but I've regretted giving it to you ever since.

That night, she hadn't gotten to enjoy her once-a-year treat. She had questioned herself over and over again why she'd give something so precious to a stranger.

Her heart ached, feeling both lost and wronged over that caramel apple. Little Brielle wasn't as tough back then.

Kenzo had already disappeared.

Brielle turned to Dustin.

Dustin approached, gently tapping her on the head. "Did you plant it?"

A tracker.

They had planned it all. Capturing Kenzo wouldn't be easy. For someone who had managed to evade Dustin for so long, choosing this meeting spot meant catching him alive was nearly impossible.

So, Dustin suggested his team move in early, letting Kenzo take Brielle as a hostage.

happen to you. Trust me," he

if Kenzo tried to harm Brielle, he wouldn't hesitate

newly developed tracker, which was also capable of eavesdropping and as thin as a piece of paper, into his pocket. Once placed, it clung to the fabric, undetectable even if someone reached into

the car, Brielle and Dustin pulled out a laptop and instinctively put on headphones. Silence filled the

had already headed

another man's voice came

"Where have you been?"

was the Professor's

didn't respond and

see Brielle,

mid-step, turning to

and composed, placed his coffee cup back on the

look in your eyes when you see her... it's different from

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with a cold laugh. "Annie's gone, Murray's gone, I'm probably next, then you. They've never cared about us. I'm just making

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the Professor

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hear such talk

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