Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 1174

King felt like a gong had been struck inside his head, staring at her in disbelief.

The brief flicker of panic in Brielle's eyes had vanished, replaced by a cool calmness.

The mudslide raged on, the massive tree threatening to topple over.

King lowered his lashes, lips pressed together, looking almost pitiful.

"Who were you calling out to just now?"

His voice was rough, her hand gripping his tightly.

"King, don't let go."

King managed a small smile, his fingers intertwining with hers. "Alright."

He had thought she despised him with every fiber of her being, yet here she was, willing to risk it all to keep him alive.

None of them moved; it was as if life and death no longer held any meaning.

The piercing alarms continued to wail, but the chaos around them seemed distant, irrelevant.

The whir of helicopter blades cut through the air again, and a helicopter hovered above them.

out, his brow

you all waiting

Sarah aboard, approached and lowered a

was the first to snap out of it, a flash of relief crossing

around Brielle and grabbed King with

force together, shielding Brielle. Fortunately, since they were clinging to the ladder, they weren't swept away by the powerful current -

men lifted Brielle up

anything else, holding Brielle

the chaos of gunfire and

my name just now,

face, wanting to respond, but the pain in her head was too much, and she passed out. King held her even closer, refusing to

closer look, one could see a large chess piece

emblazoned on both hers.

was the flag of the International

Brielle's neck, a smile

helicopter, Raymond watched the man, his

of Brielle's relationship with Max, but he had no idea about the

his eyes, it was Max being overly

and turned his head away, signaling the pilot to

King, Sarah appeared calm, but a

but her heart was also quivering, her mind replaying that one word, "Mom."

Her daughter's boyfriend?