Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 161

Lillian’s face twisted with envy as she clutched the banister, her fingers tightening until her knuckles ached. Tonight, she was supposed to be the star of the show, all eyes should have been on her, but the couple at the entrance was simply too dazzling, their appearance making the grand hall seem all the brighter.

“Mr. Dorsey,” someone called out respectfully, yet no one dared approach. Others followed suit with their greetings, anxious to be noticed.

Max simply nodded in acknowledgment before lowering his gaze to speak with Brielle. A respectful distance formed around them, as if by unspoken agreement no one would encroach. The crowd was itching with curiosity, eager to see what would unfold next.

Spencer, upon seeing them together, was instantly reminded of the previous day when he visited the apartment and happened to see them sharing an elevator down. He didn’t want to dwell on it, not even now, as he gripped his wine glass, his anxiety magnifying.

The murmurs continued around him, though hushed.

“Is that Brielle beside Mr. Dorsey?”

“Isn’t Mr. Dorsey known for his aversion to germs? How come he’s with that woman?”

“Can’t deny it, Brielle’s got a face that turns heads.”

just a touch this evening, yet she effortlessly overshadowed the other women in

play as Lillian descended the stairs, but she had barely reached

she noticed Lillian stalled mid–staircase, the music still playing, seemingly now a backdrop for the couple at the

clumsily made her

did you run

said; her words carefully crafted to suggest they had met by chance outside, but this ruse hinged on Max

didn’t even glance at her, continuing instead to ask Brielle, “Have you booked your flight for the business trip? Found the company you were targeting?”

they’d be discussing work at such a gathering? It was both odd

satisfied smile. “I’ve got my eye on a company, but I’ll need to inspect their operations on–site.

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no one else was there, the atmosphere between them

up, felt her poised façade slipping without a

she attractive? Spencer and Cameron both fancied. her, and Spencer had chosen her over Brielle. Wasn’t that

thank you for attending the Haywood’s gala tonight. And we appreciate the care that