Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 108

Alivia’s eyes sparkled with a sudden realization, [How could I not have considered that possibility? It must be the case. Otherwise, why would Max accept a friend request?]

After all, he had turned down his own brother and Andrew. It didn’t make sense for him to accept a request from a stranger.

Alivia’s mood instantly brightened up.

Meanwhile, Kenzo, looking at his rejected message, couldn’t help but chuckle before sending another friend ‘request. This time, it was accepted. His eyebrows shot up in surprise..

Max, seeing his friend list unexpectedly grow, felt an unexplained discomfort. So, when Andrew sent a barrage of messages, he didn’t. reply to any.

He was about to put his phone face down on the table when at message from Brielle caught his eye. It was a voice message, no less, and fifteen seconds long. This was a clear violation of Max’s unspoken.

rules.

Even in meetings, he despised long–winded speeches, let alone in private conversations. Without hesitation, he flipped his phone over, deciding not to listen.

Brielle had just woken up and noticed a message from Kenzo. It was the first time he had initiated a conversation with her. Remembering her offer to treat him to a meal, she sent back a voice message, warmly recommending a few restaurants. But she accidentally sent the message to Max, and it was past the two–minute mark to unsend.

up, she saw Max had replied: [I

message. It was so Max. [Uncle Max, I just sent it to

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message to Kenzo, then put on a face

free, it would

Brielle

for a paper. Even if it was just a kind gesture, she felt indebted

Palace, after finishing some paperwork, Max inadvertently glanced at his phone.

person? Who was it

while before finally picking up his phone to listen to the lengthy message. [Hey, I didn’t expect you to reach out first. Remember when I said I’d take you out for a meal? I know a couple of great spots, but I’m not sure about your

sincere

turned to his

Upon hearing Max’s question, he felt jittery with anticipation. What surprised him most was Max’s sudden use of WhatsApp. Previously, Max had never bothered with the app, and

such

his rational mind telling him not to dwell on such trivial matters. Yet, ten minutes later, he couldn’t help but respond.

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