Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 37

Realizing the awkward atmosphere, she quickly changed the subject, simultaneously diverting her own attention. “Uncle Max, tomorrow is Friday. How do you plan to play out this scene?”

The stakes involving that building were high, with several board members of Dorsey International reaping benefits. If he made a move on this, there would be inevitable turmoil within Dorsey International.

“We’ll do what needs to be done.”

Max’s voice was casual, wrapping up one meeting before diving into another.

Brielle realized just how busy he was; even as he sipped his coffee, his other hand was methodically tapping away at the keyboard. Feeling rather bored standing there, she was about to suggest a stroll downstairs when she noticed someone sent Max a video call invitation.

Brielle’s eyesight was sharp. The screen displayed-Alivia.

Max was in the midst of a meeting, but his finger accidentally hit accept. The screen revealed a beautiful face against a backdrop of towering bookshelves. And on Max’s side, his bedroom-and an unexpected shadow of a woman.

Brielle hadn’t expected Max to take the call. Tactfully, she sidestepped, ensuring she was out of the video frame, but Alivia had already spotted her, only to look away indifferently moments later.

“Max, you at Premier Palace?”

“Yeah.”

appeared. “I’ve got the stuff. I’m on vacation

looked up, glancing at the screen,

the

son of the Barnes family,

annoyed, then quickly

“Kenzo didn’t visit you?”

quick loop around Palm

“That’s typical of him.”

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Max and Kenzo had a solid relationship, and by extension, he was quite gentle with Alivia. Their familiarity was a unique atmosphere

downstairs, greeting her with a warm

eyes catching the sight of a massive bookcase near the floor-to-ceiling

she might be bored and considering her bandaged hand, suggested, “Ms. Brielle,

decline and discovered Wesley had queued up a scientific research-themed

spent over a decade in Beaconsfield, Brielle hadn’t integrated into the Haywood family nor the social

elite often flocked to soirees, but Brielle seldom attended. Between her demanding studies and distaste for sycophantic gatherings, she

heard Alivia’s name whispered

Beaconsfield’s men,

hesitation.

top-tier businessman, never concealed