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

never got to thank you

his smile fading a little,

out her phone, added him, exchanged a few polite

put his phone down

“Little Canary?”

gone, replaced

lighter open and lit a cigarette with practiced

too much. I can’t just

her close for a few

eyes narrowed slightly, a spark of interest

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

Chapter 52

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: a top-tier celebrity

where the business

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

immediately noticed Max, sitting quietly with his eyes closed, head resting against a custom headrest, looking every bit

not wanting to disturb him, then leaned forward to ask

“Where are we headed?”

see when we

the room,

an