Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 1322

"Ricardo, you've done a great job."

The professor patted his shoulder, his voice dripping with satisfaction. "As long as you keep following orders, your sister's remains will be taken care of. Don't worry."

A flicker of disgust crossed Ricardo's eyes, but he kept his expression deferential, bowing his head slightly. "Professor, I understand."

The professor let out a cold chuckle, his smug face a mask of fake intellectual superiority. "By the way, do you know where Kenzo is right now?"

He hadn't been able to reach Kenzo; could he really be dead? With North America in chaos due to Irene's return, the royal family seemed to be falling apart. And Kenzo? His son could still be useful, especially if he's tangled up with Irene. Impressive, just like his father. "I don't know; I haven't been involved in any of King's affairs," Ricardo replied.

The professor snorted. "His good days are numbered. I heard he's quite fond of Brielle. Just threaten him with her, and he'll give up his position without a fight. The old king still has dirt on many nobles. If that video gets out, they'll lose face and rally behind the old king. King wouldn't dare kill all those nobles; he wouldn't want to provoke the four major families."

power. Greed knew

in Arabic, vile words that Brielle understood and found disgusting. Fisher clearly harbored deep resentment

before he could get close, someone outside called out in Arabic, "Fisher,

few times before a trapdoor opened

were no cameras inside, Brielle slowly got up. Her body still ached, but the pain kept her alarmingly awake. If this place was indeed a village ravaged by recurring disease, then Max's people, even if they reached here, would

king was cunning, knowing a direct confrontation with Max was futile, so he surrounded the place with infected villages. Meaning, Max's people would have to

their journey, the

had shown

the villagers retching and the mix of Arabic, clear signs of their reverence and extreme xenophobia towards the car's occupants. If Max's people arrived, the villagers would likely report them

more challenging.

the old king's whereabouts had remained a mystery for years. Brielle's thoughts were interrupted by the sight of high fences