Chapter 419


    Max thought of Brielle’s recentment about being tired and responded with a simple, “Yeah.” That


    one word cut through the air like a de.


    Max was an Imprable fortress around other women, impervious to their sweet nothings and ttery.


    Brielle, feeling the warmth in her palm, couldn’t help butugh at his response. He was like a log devoid


    of emotion. If she were Alivia, she’d probably be seething with rage.


    Indeed, Alivia was on the brink of exploding, but she managed to apologize, nheless. “I won’t call


    at this hour next time. Get some rest, goodnight.”


    After hanging up, Allvia took a deep breath, resisting the urge to smash everything in sight. She had to


    stay calml


    Her mouth tasted of blood from biting her tongue in frustration. Finally, she decided to give Spencer a


    call. Noah had mentioned Spencer was scheming to woo Brielle, which could make him a useful pawn


    in her game.


    Spencer answered quickly, as Alivia’s return from abroad was no secret. He was surprised by her call,


    though. They knew each other, sure, but they weren’t close.


    “Spencer, it’s me.” Alivia’s voice was soothing, quickly settling into a poised and proper tone.


    Despite his confusion, Spencer replied courteously, “Calling sote, is everything alright?”


    “Well, there is a small matter. I heard you’re no longer the director at Dorsey International. What


    happened?” Alivia was cunning, not mentioning Brielle directly but meandering slowly to her point,


    masking her true intentions.


    For Spencer, the subject was a sore spot, especially since Alivia was an attractive woman. No man


    wanted to get embarrassed in front of a prettydy.


    “Dorsey International is a fair ce. Some rise above others when they prove their worth.”


    “I heard it was a woman who took your ce. I met Noah abroad, and he mentioned her not–so–ster


    reputation.”


    A cold smirk formed on Spencer’s lips. Alivia had barely set foot back home and was already targeting


    Brielle. If she knew about Brielle’s tryst with Max, she’d probably spring into action right away.


    “Her reputation is indeed tarnished.”


    “Spencer, I don’t mean to pry. I’ve just returned to the States and was dealing with the signings with


    Book recently, so I’m naturally concerned about Dorsey International’s affairs. We’re essentially family


    now, and I thought I’d ask. If the person who took your ce is truly problematic, I could have a word


    with Max on your behalf.”


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    In saying this, Alivia conveyed two things:


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    First, that she was close enough to Max to influence high–level decisions at Dorsey International.


    Second, she was unaware of the intimate connection between Max and the person who reced


    Spencer, portraying herself as innocent and even pitiable.


    Spencer had been scoffing internally, knowing her words couldn’t hold a candle to Brielle’s influence,


    but Alivia’s apparent concern for him softened his scorn. He even thought Alivia, despite her status,


    was just a na?ve little woman, a pitiable fool. Max had passed over someone like her for Brielle, which


    seemed preposterous to Spencer.


    He sighed, offering a word of advice, “The woman who took my ce was once my fiancée, Brielle,


    and her rtionship with Uncle Max is…plicated. You might want to investigate further. Besides,


    why not ask Uncle Max directly about his marriage ns?”


    “Complicated? What do you mean? Max has always been above reproach. He wouldn’t fool around.


    And he’s already made it clear he intends to marry me.”


    “You haven’t seen how low Brielle can stoop!” Spencer was agitated, his emotions far more transparent


    than Alivia’s subtle maniptions.


    After speaking, he suddenly realized something – had Max promised to marry Alivia? Max was a man


    of his word; if he’d made such a promise, it was as good as done. So, Brielle was just a


    mistress, after all.


    A new scorn filled Spencer’s eyes. If that was the case, then pursuing Brielle himself wasn’t such a bad


    idea after all. Strangely, he was reminded of Brielle’s crass words, which danced upon his heart,


    preventing him from finding peace.


    *If Uncle Max truly intends to marry you, then congrattions, Ms. Alivia. But let me remind you, my


    former fiancée is quite the catch. You’d best keep a close eye on Uncle Max, or your might find yourself


    dealing with a love child, and then you’ll really be out of the running.”


    “Impossible!”


    The notion of a love child struck a nerve with Alivia, shattering her,posure as she became frantic.