Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 69

Aubree arrived promptly, driving a sleek Maserati.

Brielle, trying to hide her nervousness, casually adjusted the scarf around her neck and slid into the passenger seat. As she settled in, her spine stiffened uncomfortably, and the temperature she had managed to cool within herself began to rise again.

“Bri, did you hear about the scene Faith made over at the Haywood estate?” Aubree asked, pressing the gas pedal with a bit of frustration.

Brielle sat up straight, trying to expel the thoughts of Max from her mind. “Yeah, I ignored their calls. How did it end up?”

Aubree couldn’t suppress a grin. “Your folks paid them a visit to apologize, but you know Faith, she’s relentless. She accused you of being a flirt and made a huge fuss about ending the engagement, claiming you cheated on her son. In the end, I think it was Ryan who stepped in.”

“Ryan?”

“Mhm, Ryan calmed Faith down. So, the engagement’s still on.”

Brielle pursed her lips. Ryan had just been let go from Dorsey International, and his reluctance to break off the engagement was likely to avoid catching Michael’s attention. Despite announcing his retirement, Michael still held absolute sway over the Dorsey clan. And Brielle didn’t want to draw his scrutiny either.

I’m worried your situation will become really awkward. He turns a blind eye to the other Dorsey men’s escapades, but not with Max, his golden boy. He

ears, but having any other designs

a tight rein on her emotions. Falling for

rest for a moment when suddenly the car

“Screech!”

on the pavement. Around them, the hustle and bustle continued,

arm in the aftermath. Cameron soothed her

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Chapter 69

of driving is this?”

standing next to him, appeared surprisingly thrilled but

by them of all people. “The car’s Aubree’s,

want to engage with her, but her aloof demeanor irked him. “Do you have any idea how much trouble you’ve caused the

gently tugged at his sleeve, whispering, “Cameron, don’t be mad. Bri probably hasn’t gotten the message yet. She was abroad, you know, with the

Cameron of Brielle’s deliberate non-responsiveness. Countless unanswered calls and texts fueled his irritation. “There’s a family meeting tonight. Mom and Dad want to talk to you. Stop being

million-dollar bracelet you bought Lillian? Your family has no shame, treating Bri like a pawn in a marriage