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

I never got to thank you for

fading a little, “Sure,

fuss, Brielle whipped out her phone, added him, exchanged a few

gone, Kenzo put his phone down and turned to

“Little Canary?”

gentle smile was gone, replaced by an

his lighter open and lit a cigarette with practiced

I can’t just sit back

Max will keep her close for a few

narrowed slightly, a spark of interest flickering in

now a threat to Alivia’s future. Kenzo smirked at the thought

Chapter 52

on 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

Brielle returned to her apartment, clueless about where the business trip would take

touch of makeup. Then she

the car and immediately noticed Max, sitting quietly with his eyes closed, head resting against

him, then leaned forward to ask Patrick in

“Where are we headed?”

see when we

room,

her phone rang-it was the Haywood family. The Haywood household was in an uproar because Faith had shown up in person to scorn them and call off