Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 182

Bewitched by others‘ words, all the disapproval was shifted onto Lillian,

Men will be men, and a little indiscretion here and there is nothing unheard of. If the woman made the first move, Spencer would simply be a man who couldn’t resist temptation.

With the Barnes family members around, Michael didn’t lay it out too explicitly, b

ut Spencer had a hunch. Michael was hinting that he should cut ties with Lillian.

Without that fiasco at the Haywood family’s soiree, Michael would have turned a blind eye to his actions. However, the scandal at the Haywood banquet was too much, and Lillian’s reputation was now thoroughly tarnished. Being associated with her could significantly impact Spencer’s own standing.

Spencer’s defense of Lillian at the event had already been detrimental to him, tarnishing his

reputation to some extent.

If he continued to be obstinate, even becoming the butt of jokes within their circle…

Spencer shuddered, a trace of concealed satisfaction flickering in his eyes.

Was his grandfather suggesting he continue his relationship with Brielle?

Or perhaps there was a condition. Until he found someone new, messing around with Brielle was as good as entangling himself with Lillian once more.

Michael’s words had made his position clear.

of the photos that had spread within their circle and felt that his actions

understand,” he

servant that Max had arrived, he rose

adjusted to a neutral expression by the time be entered the room. He exchanged pleasantries with the Dorsey family members, chatted.briefly with Jose, and then sat quietly to the

sensed his sour mood, and apart from a few elders, no one dared to strike up

Brielle had been staring out the window since Max left. The sky was a dreary shade of gray, offering nothing pleasant to gaze

after her IV had finished. She chose not to stay overnight at the hospital but instead went

Mark’s health had been failing. necessitating a prolonged stay

Chapter 182

Mark’s coughing and a nurse’s kind

With your condition, you need someone by your side. Otherwise, who will assist you if you need something in the middle of

heavily. “Divorced a long time ago. I’m fine like this, really. But I worry about the kids at the orphanage.

entering and seeing Mark’s pale face, she hurriedly

her, but after several attempts, he resignedly lay back down. nearly forgetting that he would have to rely on a

over the years.

himself to meet Brielle’s eyes. “And the Haywood family donated

he was betraying Brielle. He couldn’t just consider

money can get the kids into better schools. The Haywoods may have

of water and sat beside him. “Don’t think like that. If the Haywood family’s,money can improve the kids‘ futures, we

again, his

but he still