Master of his heart

Chapter 329
Tucked away in the remote countryside, the Radiant Light Church stood in a
place where
security cameras were considered disrespectful to the deities worshipped within
its hallowed walls. The backroads that Max and Patrick had traversed were even
less likely to be monitored. Who was Brielle with when she left?
Max whipped out his cellphone and dialed Brielle’s number without hesitation.
No answer.
His expression darkened instantly. “Patrick, get someone on it. Now.”
Patrick nodded, his movements quickening as he began to make arrangements.
Max pondered for a moment before he decided to call Aubree. If Brielle had
made plans with someone else to come to the retreat, Aubree would certainly be
in the know. But Aubree didn't pick up her phone either.
A sense of unease gripped Max, stronger than even the night he had found
himself amidst the flames of a fire. It was as if a sealed valley had suddenly flung
open to let a relentless wind tear through, chilling to the bone.
While waiting for any news, his phone rang urgently. It was Alivia calling. Max
didn’t want to answer and contemplated hanging up, but then a text from Alivia
came through. Max's mother had just been rushed into the ER at an overseas
hospital.
Max's pupils contracted sharply, and he called Alivia back immediately.
Alivia was currently at the Barnes family’s estate, and couldn't help but feel a
twisted sense of
relief upon receiving the news. Max's mother’s deteriorating health meant it the
time
Alivia was needed most. She had been Max's mother’s most trusted confidante
over the years. even more than her own son.
“Max, the attending doctor just called me. Your mother’s mental state isn’t good.
If she pulls through this time, they'll have to increase her medication dosage. But
you know the side effects of those drugs.”
Max rubbed his temples wearily. “I'm coming back right away.”
A car would be far too slow. Within an hour, a helicopter dispatched from the
nearest base arrived. Max climbed aboard, but not before giving Patrick one last
order.
“Stay here and make sure Brielle is safe. I've got to go abroad.”
Patrick, recalling that Max hadn't rested for two nights straight, worried that he
might have another spell of discomfort like the last time. “Sir, you must rest when
you get there.” Patrick implored.
“Understood.”
Chapter 329
Max buckled himself in, paused, and then added, “Call me once you've
confirmed her safety.” Sleep would elude him every time his mother had a crisis.
As Max's helicopter lifted off, he looked down to see a car speeding through the
mountain. roads, but he didn't dwell on it, retracting his gaze..
At that same moment, Brielle glanced up and caught the fleeting shadow of the
helicopter as it flew overhead. She raised an eyebrow, a slight smirk on her lips.
“Who's flying a chopper out here? Could it be someone scouting for movie
locations?”
Kenzo, who was driving, chuckled. “Maybe it's some rich kid playing around.”
Brielle didn’t respond, her gaze fixed on the receding silhouette.
Suddenly, she longed to return to B The retreat offered stunning sunsets and
sunrises, but one couldn't run away forever. She exhaled deeply, and just then,
her phone rang. Did she have a signal now?
Surprised, she exchanged a puzzled glance with Kenzo, who, after a few
seconds, suggested, “Must be out of the signal-blocking area.”
Brielle quickly checked the caller ID. It was Aubree. “Aubree, what's up?”
Aubree was frantic, but hearing Brielle’s calm voice helped her relax.
“You have no idea how worried I was. I couldn’t reach you at all. Max called me
half an hour ago, but I didn’t pick up.”
She had purposely ignored the call, suspecting Max was inquiring about Brielle.
After all, if decisions had been made, there was no need for further dragging of
feet.
Brielle fell silent for a moment before letting out a sigh. “Yeah, I know. I'm on my
way back
now.”
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Brielle felt a headache coming on.
“Bri, you're something else. Alivia snagged the guy you had your eye on; and you
just go after
her brother. Now you outrank her, and I can just imagine her squirming in front of
you... must. feel pretty good, huh?”
Brielle could only manage a wry smile when suddenly the car lurched forward—
their vehicle had been hit.
After the first impact, a second blow came. It was deliberate!