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.

Making it back alive, both of us-that's the perfect

not

King he knew now

and decisive action. Anyone in his way wouldn't see

never cared for anyone's life, sometimes not even his own. His goal was to climb

was cold, never enjoying what

Brielle, his emotions

learned to love. The words he just spoke

this feeling. After being saved by King,

wasn't out of

King trusted no one,

his

life, even if it

no

as long as King stayed on top, that

among people, he felt it

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

to call his sister, Kailee, the only

his lawyer, would ensure Kailee