Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 205

The charity banquet hosted by the Hatfield family was different from other events. Being at powerful family, they didn’t need media hype, so the venue was chosen in a suburban mansion. There would be a bonfire party at the mansion in the evening, and most of the attendees for this event were young people.

Max’s attendance was a surprise that buzzed through the crowd. Polite to a fault when. approached by networking entrepreneurs, his cool detachment was palpable. Business niceties aside, he kept personal connections firmly at arm’s length.

Over time, the consensus became that Max was supposed to be untouchable and unreachable. so his presence that evening was nothing short of astounding.

Rumors swirled that he might even stay the night at the accommodations provided by the Hatfields.

Setting his drink down, Max caught Lillian’s persistent gaze. The corners of his mouth tilted ever so slightly, his dark lashes casting shadows over enigmatic eyes. Her heart raced at his aloof demeanor, her voice catching in her throat, “Max, are you planning to stay at the estate tonight?”

Max raised an eyebrow, lightly chuckled, and nodded, as if extending an unspoken invitation. He originally had no intention of staying, but now he wanted to. He was looking forward to tonight’s drama, hoping not to be disappointed.

Lillian’s hopes soared at his nod. She leaned in, only to be interrupted by a businessman eager to discuss a deal. With a sigh, she retreated to her brother Cameron, clutching her drink with barely contained excitement. “Cameron, you said you’d help me, right? He’s staying over, and he told me. Does that mean something?”

with anticipation. She had even ordered a set of custom, sensuous nightwear, determined to

felt a bitter taste in his mouth. “I’ve made arrangements, Lillian, but remember, this is Max. If you

He was talking to me. He doesn’t dislike me. If I can successfully

“But there’s Alivia…”

media speculation. Even if they were to marry, it’s a long way off. I just need to catch his eye first, and

no principles

smile grew. Her gaze kept flickering to Max, wishing she could stick to him like gum on his

Chapter 205

a waiter and immediately sensed something amiss. The off–taste was a telltale sign of tampering, though amateurish compared to what he had experienced abroad. Nonetheless, in a country with strict drug regulations, this was a

down but casually swirled it, casting a glance towards Cameron and Lillian, who appeared tense. He drank a few more sips before placing

gathering behind,

rose within him, reminiscent of a past experience overseas that ended up as a juicy tidbit for Dustin to entertain Brielle with.