Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

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A trace of satisfaction flashed in Lillian’s eyes as she looked towards Max, almost appearing a bit intoxicated.

“Max, you probably don’t know this yet, but Patrick and Brielle, they’re an item. Saw it with my own two eyes last time. But I gotta say, Patrick, Brielle’s already got another suitor lined up. and I hear wedding bells are about to chime. You might wanna keep your eyes peeled if you’re on the market for a lady friend.”

She swirled the red wine in her glass, trying to craft an image of elegance and sophistication.

Patrick felt that Lillian was a woman with no brains at all, completely unable to read people’s expressions. He sneaked a glance at Max and, sure enough, Max’s eyes were frosty.

Lillian, oblivious as ever, edged closer, her mind preoccupied with the perfume she wore. She had done her homework on Max’s preferences; he wasn’t fond of overpowering scents. So tonight, she had chosen a fragrance with a subtle hint of tea.

Before she got close enough, Max’s voice cut through. “Wasn’t her engagement with Spencer canceled?”

real interest in Brielle. After all, Brielle had hooked up with his driver. Surely a man like Max, perched high on his pedestal wouldn’t stoop to pick up someone else’s

with a hint of triumph, “but my parents have arranged another match, with

Apex Dynamics?

other hand, was quietly filling in the gaps. “Connor, a notorious playboy pushing

his driver. “Max, I’m just running my mouth a bit, that’s all. Hate to see another guy get duped by Brielle. She once openly confessed in the Haywood household to having

vortex that seemed to swallow

in such a gaze. She felt certain that her little act of espionage tonight had elevated her in his estimation. She had thought it would take a serious effort to hook Max, but he seemed an

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the question very tactfully, her

worried she might upset him. The room was crowded with women harboring hopes of clinging to Max’s coattails, yet none dared to approach

and he hadn’t budged. Not just Cameron, but others too, were puzzled. Everyone knew Lillian’s reputation was in tatters. How could

very thought left Lillian’s so–called friends, some of whom had gathered for the evening. seething with