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.

the news last night. She

it sparked 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

“Is it Brielle? The young lady from the Haywood family? I haven’t been to a social event in years.

“Miss Sophia is impulsive. Rumor has it she’s avenging Miss

close.”

getting involved in such messes, finding them tedious and the women’s tactics distasteful. But then she thought, if she could resolve this, everyone would see just

her words.

taken to the police station last

fingertips lightly gripping the spoon, “Let the other Rowlands beg for my help first, then I’ll call

knew her standing wasn’t enough to involve Max. It had

she frowned again, “Do you know why Emily is

considered for a moment and replied honestly, “Both are with Dorsey International. It’s probably a

nodded, not

had suffered their disdain because of her frail health, but ever since Andrew had doted on her, insisting she

Chapter 84

air of gentleness. “Yes, I’ll speak

caller complimented her before hanging up, and Tessa felt a surge of satisfaction. Yet, always cautious, she asked the maid