Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 224

The disdain in the room was almost palpable as eyes rolled and whispers grew louder. Brielle, unfazed, gracefully took her seat on the chair Mason had pulled out for her. “Ms. Tessa’s reputation isn’t any better than mine. Last I saw her, she was leaving a hotel with not one, but two gentlemen. Seems you’re quite the free spirit yourself.

She spoke with a straight face, picked up her cup of water from the table for a sip, and casually offered Mason a cup as well.

A hint of a smirk tugged at Mason’s lips. He’d seen Brielle’s live streams before; it was only by chance, but the fact that she could hold her own with Mr. Hartley was no small feat. When Brielle first struck up a conversation with him, he didn’t respond, even contemplating feigning ignorance of her, but her persistence piqued his interest.

Mason and Tessa were classmates back in high school. Tessa was often absent due to her frail health. Yet, wherever she was, she seemed to be the center of attention. Everyone tiptoed around her, lest they be blamed if her health took a turn for the worse.

Mason didn’t care for Tessa. Even though she hadn’t said a word and merely basked in the adoration and caution of those around her, the vibe she gave off was unsettling. Those who rallied behind her flourished; those who went against her met their doom. So even years after graduation, when they all gathered again, people still instinctively sought Tessa’s favor.

But Brielle was different. At least, she was the first person bold enough to be so unrestrained in front of Tessa.

Tessa’s’eyes bulged in disbelief. Her face turned pale with rage, her chest heaving, “What did you say?”

standing behind her, patted her back soothingly, “Tessa, don’t get worked up. Please yake your medication first.” She tenderly offered the medication, but Tessa slapped it away. No one had ever seen Tessa this furious. Her pale complexion was now flushed as she glared

others, her lips curled into a subtle grin. She would love nothing more than for Brielle to push Tessa over the edge. today. The Rowland family would never forgive Brielle, and neither would Andrew. Even if Andrew did have a fling with that wretch Aubree, he truly doted

Ms. Tessa. You spread rumors about my private life in public, so why shouldn’t I return the favor? Surely, what’s good for the goose is good for the gander.”

of deference to Tessa,

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know who she

time you bring a friend, at least bring someone who fits in, alright? We can do without the embarrassment

be engrossed in his tea, “My apologies, I’m not really that

him, not realizing until then the extent of Mason’s cunning.

well continue to berate Mason, so

If she suffers because of you, can you bear

as if she might faint at any moment. Normally, at such moments. those who had upset her would be thrown into a panic. Her

shield.