Chapter 583


    Patrick certainly overheard thement, and while such an urrence might not have seemed out of


    the ordinary for someone else, it was utterly preposterous when it came to Max. Patrick been at Max’s


    side for so many years, but he had never known Max to take a photo.


    That one time, years ago, it was only after the editor–in–chief of the financial report had practically


    begged on bended knees that Max had reluctantly agreed.


    After getting Max’s phone, Patrick found the whole situation rather surreal. Yet, considering the CEO


    had recently made video calls, breaking the routine just this once didn’t seem too oundish.


    In the camera lens, Max maintained his usual expression. His face was as if perennially kissed by frost,


    but Patrick could sense that frost was slowly thawing. After snapping a picture, he handed the phone


    back to Max.


    Max scrutinized the photo, and his brows knitted together. “Does it look alright?”


    N?velDrama.Org (C) content.


    Patrick nearly choked upon hearing that. If Max’s face wasn’t handsome, then no one on earth could


    im the title!


    How many men envied his looks, perhaps even more than they coveted his talent! There was even a


    time when a Hollywood heartthrob dered that he’d undergo stic surgery in a heartbeat if any clinic


    could sculpt him into Max’s likeness.


    “Sir, it’s perfect as is.”


    Patrick wasn’t just buttering him up; as a man, he genuinely believed that face had no bad angles, up


    close or from afar.


    On the other end, Brielle regretted sending her message just minutes after it went out. Wesley had


    mentioned that Max disliked taking photos, yet she had made such a request, especially when he was


    already troubled with various matters – it was rather thoughtless of her.


    As Max didn’t reply immediately, she hurriedly began topose another message. [Actually, I was


    just kidding. You don’t have to send one; how about I send you one of mine instead?]


    But just as she finished editing the message and before she could send it, her phone pinged. It was


    Max’s photo, the same frosty visage but with an obvious attempt to amodate the


    camera.


    Brielle’s fingers froze as if the gates to a sealed valley had been flung open, letting in an endless gale.


    She felt the gentlest of cherishing from the world, more precious than anything else.


    At a loss for words, her lips parted, but her eyes unexpectedly reddened. She quickly saved the photo,


    even creating a hidden folder for it. After all, this was probably the second photo of Max in existence,


    and it deserved to be treasured.


    1/2


    12:21


    Chapter 583


    As Max awaited her response, theck thereof had him frowning, wondering if the photo was indeed


    unttering. Just as he moved to type, Brielle’s emoji blew in. It was a kiss emoji. This was the first time


    Brielle had sent such an emoji.


    Max pondered for a moment before turning to Patrick. “Patrick.”


    Patrick was still reeling from the recent shock, his mind a jumble. At the sound of his name, he braced


    for another bombshell. “Sir, what is it?”


    “How do you take a screenshot?”


    Before Max met Brielle, his phone was used solely formunication. He’d never unlocked any other


    functions.


    Patrick quickly leaned over his screen, pointing to Brielle’s expression – was Max really going to take a


    screenshot of this? He couldn’t help but smile, Brielle probably was the only one who could make Max


    do such a thing. Swiftly, he pulled down the screen for him and pointed at a particr icon, “Press here


    for a screenshot, and it’ll automatically save to your gallery.”


    Max nodded and did as instructed, capturing the image.


    Patrick couldn’t help but feel a touch envious, witnessing two romance novices navigate love. Even a


    workaholic like Max was getting into the game. Perhaps it was time Patrick found a girlfriend, too.


    Otherwise, all this sweetness was going to leave him feeling lonely.


    Max sent back a kiss emoji in reply. Brielleughed out loud upon seeing it, and without a second


    thought, she took her own screenshot.


    After exchanging goodnights, they both went about their evenings.


    Max was so wonderful, and Brielle would never waver in her decision to be with him. She had to grow


    up fast, within half a year – no matter how exhausting, it didn’t matter.


    After bidding goodnight, Max dove back into his work, eager to wrap up the overseas acquisition. He


    needed to catch a breath to increase the chances of him and Brielle seeing


    each other again.