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

his smile fading a little, “Sure, add

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

she was gone, Kenzo put his phone

“Little Canary?”

smile was gone, replaced by an unreadable

and lit a cigarette with practiced ease, “What, scouting

been nagging too much. I

keep her close for a

eyes narrowed slightly, a spark of interest flickering in them. Max,

the reason, Brielle was now a threat to Alivia’s future. Kenzo smirked at the thought of the drama

Chapter 52

men like this. It would affect her upcoming hunting. She made a quick excuse and slipped into

where the business trip would take

couple of outfits and, after a moment’s thought, applied a touch of makeup. Then she grabbed all the documents she could carry, and by seven,

quietly with his eyes closed, head resting

gently, not wanting to disturb him, then leaned forward to

“Where are we headed?”

see

the room, Brielle fell

Haywood household was in an uproar because Faith had shown up in person to