Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 107

The plane touched down, and Max shook off the jet lag at the Premier Palace before his father’s call came through.

“Did you travel abroad with that Alivia girl?”

“Yeah.”

“Alivia’s all grown up now. In the blink of an eye, you kids are adults. We should set a date for an engagement party soon. She might not say it, but I know she’s been waiting for you to bring it up.”

“Dad, I’m not planning on getting engaged any time soon.”

Michael had four sons and a daughter, with Max being the youngest and quite a few years apart from the others.

“You’re twenty–six, Max. It’s time to settle down. Alivia’s been the only one by your side all these years. Don’t you like her?”

Max remained silent, unsure of what ‘like‘ really meant.

“Max, it’s the same with whoever you marry. Alivia is exceptional, the only one worthy of you, and you’re not against the idea. That’s enough. She’d make a fine wife for you.”

Max flipped through the files on the table, his pale fingers resting on the pages. “I’ll think about it.”

Michael’s furrowed brow relaxed, his voice cheerful. “Good, and there’s the matter with your older brother.”

don’t want you meddling in

the heart but even in familial bonds. He was

he dared to speak so bluntly to Michael.

as you wish. Just make sure you settle things with Alivia, and I’ll be content.”

up, Max glanced at his phone, which was bombarded with a string of WhatsApp friend requests. Frowning,

Kenzo.

picture remained, pleasing to

sit still, promptly called. “Didn’t Alivia

don’t do

paused, propping his legs up on the coffee table, narrowing his eyes. “Who’s the one

you

been asking around in the group chat. So you actually accepted this person

on the phone last time, he felt

candid, answered without

laughed in disbelief. “After all these years as friends, Max, is

uncomfortable under Andrew’s rebuke. For the first time in his twenty–six

now and show him your true colors. And remind him about overhearing you

time.”

Chapter 107