Chapter 52
“Got the jitters?”
Max’s voice came through the phone with a chill that was like an invisible hand, steadying a racing heart
“Nah, I just know he’s joking.”
Max’s eyebrow arched, his lips curling into a slight smirk, “Andrew never jokes”
Brielle’s breathing hitched a bit as she felt Kenzo’s gaze turn more meaningful. She just wanted to end the call as soon as possible “Uncle Max, you needed me for something?”
“Yeah, get ready. You’re joining me on a business trip tonight.”
Brielle thought she’d misheard, but when it came to work, she straightened up, all business. “What time tonight?”
“Flight’s at ten. Patrick will pick you up.
That settled it for Brielle, she couldn’t say no to Max. She handed the phone back to Andrew with a thanks and then turned to Tiffanie. “Something’s come up with work-I’ve got to head out.”
years ago. I
Then she looked at Kenzo, “Kenzo, I never got to thank you for that thing three yea owe you dinner.”
Kenzo’s gaze deepened, his smile fading a little, “Sure, add me on Messenger.
Without any fuss, Brielle whipped out her phone, added him, exchanged a few polite words, and left.
After she was gone, Kenzo put his phone down and turned to Andrew.
“Little Canary?”
The gentle smile was gone, replaced by an unreadable expression.
Andrew flipped his lighter open and lit a cigarette with practiced ease, “What, scouting info for your little sister again?”
“Alivia has been nagging too much. I can’t just sit back and do nothing.”
“Nothing special. Max will keep her close for a few days.”
Kenzo’s eyes narrowed slightly, a spark of interest flickering in them. Max, keeping a woman close?
“Brielle, get back here now!”
“Do you have any idea how vital the business ties between the Haywoods and the Dorseys are? Since Spencer still wants this engagement, keep your mouth shut. Bri, don’t disappoint me. You’ve been stepping out of line too much lately.”
That night, Brielle confessed to having an affair, making Miranda feel bot Combined with the thoughts from Lillian’s diary, Miranda suddenly felt past years. Actually, Brielle’s nature was just so deceptive and fickle!
Regret washed over her for not having Lillian as her own daughter-at lea have been such an embarrassment.
nger and pain.
by these
“Mom, Spencer cheated on me first. His thing with Lillian, it’s like a thorn in my
Impatience flickered in Miranda’s eyes. She felt she knew Brielle’s true nature and believe a word she said.
“Just get back here and apologize to Ms. Faith, And don’t bring up that night again. As long as Spencer is willing, you must marry into the Dorsey family.”
Brielle had never felt so insignificant in her position within the Haywood family
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