Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 189

Aubree felt a tightness in her chest that threatened to suffocate her. She couldn’t utter a complete sentence, her tears streaming down her cheeks uncontrollably like a faulty faucet that wouldn’t stop leaking.

Brielle hastily got out of bed to change her clothes. As she was leaving, she bumped into Patrick, who inquired where she was headed.

“Tequila Sunset.”

Patrick assumed she was going to pick up Max and a hint of joy flashed in his eyes as he handed her the car keys. “Ms. Brielle, here are the keys.”

It didn’t strike Brielle as odd, given Patrick had always been kind to her.

She took off in Max’s usual ride, and no sooner had she left than Patrick was on the phone with Max. “Mr. Dorsey, Ms. Brielle’s coming to pick you up tonight.”

Meanwhile, Max had settled into a private booth at Te

Sunset. Usually, it was Patrick who

picked him up after a night of indulging, but now Patrick was saying what?

Brielle was coming to get him?

Max thought he must be hallucinating. If he remembered correctly, this would be the first time Brielle had ever picked someone up.

The frustration that had been simmering all evening lifted instantly, even making Dustin, who sat opposite him, seem more agreeable.

on Max’s lips as he picked up a glass from the coffee table.

as he had finished expressing his interest in Brielle, he

jibe; his

was certainly aware

a much better mood. You looked pretty sour when you walked in. All because I have a genuine interest in your Little Canary? Mr. Dorsey, you should have the confidence to keep your talent close, especially since you’re

there were numerous women who desired

Max

which seemed she didn’t care much

one truly didn’t know

of drinks he had, but a rush of frustration

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tonight, perhaps to apologize for her impulsive words earlier?

mood began to

what she said,

Aubree in the hallway.

her eyes red–rimmed. On seeing Brielle, a

rise but her

steady her, frowning with concern. “What

embarrassed, unable to disclose

grew angry. “Aubree, where’s that spirit

self–deprecatingly, “If Max asked. you to