Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 1329

King squinted, glancing out the window.

Outside, there were barely any skyscrapers, even though they were in the heart of the city. I was still impoverished and underdeveloped, with streets full of potholes.

Not far off, plumes of smoke rose from burning trash. The city lacked a proper waste management system, so people burned their garbage, filling the air with thick smoke and making the air quality terrible.

But in a place where people struggled to meet basic needs, who cared about air quality?

Plus, a deadly disease loomed, making life constantly precarious.

Joseph voiced his concerns because he couldn't bear the thought of King being in any danger. Dream Tech Designs couldn't afford it, and neither could Seattle.

King's life was incredibly valuable.

Joseph knelt, silently bowing his head.

After a long pause, King finally spoke.

"This might be the last adventure Brielle and I have together, Joseph. You wouldn't understand; you've never cared for a woman. Every second I spend rushing towards her, I'm filled with a happiness that even transcends death." He placed his hand on Joseph's shoulder, giving it a reassuring pat.

is important too. Making it back alive, both of us-that's the perfect

stood rigid, not

now was vastly different from

and decisive action. Anyone in

his own. His goal

enjoying what life had to

with Brielle, his emotions were like

words he just

saved by

wasn't out of

trusted no one,

his

life, even if it meant gaining just

no

thought, as long as King

King grounded among people, he felt it

ready to follow the government's lead with ninety-eight others into the zone, accompanied by

call his sister, Kailee, the only family he had

with his lawyer, would ensure Kailee never ran out of money, even