Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 52

“Got the jitters?”

Max’s voice came through the phone with a chill that was like an invisible hand, steadying a racing heart

“Nah, I just know he’s joking.”

Max’s eyebrow arched, his lips curling into a slight smirk, “Andrew never jokes”

Brielle’s breathing hitched a bit as she felt Kenzo’s gaze turn more meaningful. She just wanted to end the call as soon as possible “Uncle Max, you needed me for something?”

“Yeah, get ready. You’re joining me on a business trip tonight.”

Brielle thought she’d misheard, but when it came to work, she straightened up, all business. “What time tonight?”

“Flight’s at ten. Patrick will pick you up.

That settled it for Brielle, she couldn’t say no to Max. She handed the phone back to Andrew with a thanks and then turned to Tiffanie. “Something’s come up with work-I’ve got to head out.”

years ago. I

“Kenzo, I never got to thank you for that thing three yea owe

fading a little, “Sure, add me on

out her phone, added him, exchanged a few polite words, and

put his

“Little Canary?”

smile was gone, replaced by an

flipped his lighter open and lit a cigarette with practiced ease, “What, scouting

nagging too much. I can’t just sit back and do

her close for a few

of interest flickering in them.

threat to Alivia’s future. Kenzo smirked at the

Chapter 52

the side, really didn’t want to stand with two men like this. It would affect her upcoming hunting. She made a quick excuse and slipped into the dance floor, eyes peeled for her target:

the business trip would take her or

after a moment’s thought, applied a touch of makeup. Then she grabbed all the documents she could

sitting quietly with his eyes closed, head

wanting to disturb him, then leaned forward to ask

“Where are we headed?”

see when we get

room, Brielle

household was in an uproar because Faith had shown up in person to scorn them and