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.”

had applied just a touch this evening,

Haywoods looked sour. They had arranged for a graceful, soothing melody to play as Lillian descended the stairs, but she had barely reached the

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

clumsily made her way down and approached Max.

you run into

words carefully crafted to suggest they had met by

glance at her, continuing instead to ask Brielle, “Have you booked your flight for the business trip? Found the company you were targeting?”

be discussing work at such a gathering? It was both odd and yet not, familiar yet laced with subtlety.

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

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atmosphere between them harmonious, causing those nearby

felt her poised façade slipping without a response from Max. She was flustered,

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

intervened with diplomatic grace. “Max, thank you for attending the Haywood’s gala tonight. And we appreciate the care that Bri has received at