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.

your life is important too. Making it back

rigid, not

King he knew now was vastly

all about swift and decisive action. Anyone in his way

never cared for anyone's life, sometimes not even his own.

was cold, never enjoying what life had to

emotions were like a

just

feeling. After being saved by King, his life was all

it wasn't out of

King trusted

his

entrust his life, even if it meant

no

as long as King stayed on top, that was

felt it was pretty

to follow the government's lead with ninety-eight others into the

call his sister, Kailee, the only family he

back, his will, already left with his lawyer, would ensure Kailee never ran out of money, even if she spent