Chapter 30
*" Mr. Anderson."* Dorothy, beside him, sounded both awkward and fearful. Knowing her brother's feelings for Maya made her dread what Charles might have done. Over the past two days, cooperating with Max to search, she sensed Max wasn't subordinate to the Radiant Organization. This only deepened his air of mystery. Emotionally, she was grateful Max had dealt with Joseph, sparing her from submitting. Rationally, Dorothy wanted to see someone like Max leave as soon as possible. He made her profoundly uneasy. Now, behind this door... what scene awaited? Charles's heavy breathing was highly suggestive. She regretted not receiving Christopher's message sooner. If only she could have intercepted him... *"Knowing she's here, I would have come regardless."* Max's words pierced Dorothy's thou
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