Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 84

He took a handkerchief and gently wiped her cheek.

Her skin was soft as petals, not just on her cheeks but all over. A girl like her deserved to be nurtured by power

and wealth.

Outside, a thunderclap broke the silence, and lightning split the sky. The rain began to pour down, quickly drenching the city.

Max sat on the edge of the bed, and as dawn approached, he slowly walked over to the floor–to–ceiling window. The raindrops hit the glass like a cascade of shattered diamonds, seemingly trying to capture the neon lights from outside.

At ten in the morning, Patrick gently pushed the door open. “President, the video conference is all set up.”

Max nodded, rubbing his temples as he stepped out of the bedroom. There would be three meetings today, ones he was supposed to attend in person. Instead, he had stood up all the executives last night.

A shadow passed through Max’s eyes, and his lips tightened just slightly. That kind of mistake was inexcusable.

news last night. She glanced at the hearty breakfast spread out on the table before

was palpable. Ever since her engagement to the Clements clan, Andrew’s gifting had become habitual. Tessa, frail since childhood, relished Andrew’s attentions but couldn’t help feeling resentful. Why must it be her, with a constitution so delicate that even a

then asked, “Is it Brielle? The young lady

shook his head, “Miss Sophia is impulsive. Rumor has

close.”

women’s tactics distasteful. But then she thought, if she could resolve this, everyone would see just

her words.

to

other Rowlands beg

her standing wasn’t enough to involve Max. It had to be Andrew who

she frowned again, “Do you know why Emily is targeting Brielle? Is there a history

replied honestly, “Both are with Dorsey International. It’s probably a professional

nodded, not

later, as expected, Sophia’s parents called, their voices tinged with desperation. Before her engagement to Andrew, Tessa had suffered their disdain because of her frail health, but ever since Andrew had doted on her, insisting she was the only one for him, those who once scorned her changed their tune. Even her status within the Rowland family had soared. Otherwise, with her health, she’d have

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on the eighth call did she answer, speaking softly, with an air of gentleness. “Yes, I’ll speak to Andrew. Since it’s Brielle who lost something, she should be responsible. As for Sophia,

up, and Tessa felt a surge of satisfaction. Yet, always cautious, she asked the maid a few