Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 1175

The compound was sinking, slow but sure. People scattered, running for their lives. Irene found a spot to shelter from the rain, knowing the compound wouldn't hold much longer. The surrounding buildings were already being swallowed by the chaos. In the face of nature's wrath, humanity seemed so small. Leaning against a pillar, Irene didn't care if it might collapse on her, ending her life right there. She looked up, exhaling a puff of smoke, watching the rain and the churning mud with a wry smile. Jaired hadn't left either, gripping her wrist tightly. "Jaired, won't you go check on Ms. Alivia? Such a precious person, suffering so."

Jaired was drenched, rain and mud mixing on his skin. He crouched, pulling her into his arms. "Let's get out of here."

But Irene shrugged off his hand, smiling, "I'm not leaving. As long as this place stands, so do I."

"Are you out of your mind, Irene!" Jaired's cheek was slashed, bleeding, making him look quite the mess. Seeing Irene just sitting there made his eyes well up with tears. "Please," he begged. "Jaired, I begged you the same, ten years ago. You didn't listen."

was about to give birth in North America and ended up having conjoined twins. Such a rarity would have made headlines worldwide, potentially hindering the patriarch's career

job, a member of their organization. Separating the twins was risky; one was not expected to survive and was left on the operating table. The other, taken back to the Riddle family, was hailed as

code "001" indicating he was the ace up their sleeve. Irene and 001 trained

knew of their shared past, only

other's faces. Their secret

who harbored feelings for 001, knowing well she could never act on

in the shadows, the other in a world of privilege.

solely on physical pleasure. But her heart yearned for 001, wishing to