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?”

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

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 on Tessa. Brielle messing

eyebrow, noting Tessa’s teetering composure, and chuckled softly. “I’m merely giving back what’s been dished out to me, Ms. Tessa. You spread rumors about my private life in public, so why shouldn’t I return the favor? Surely,

such a blatant lack of deference to Tessa, saw an opportunity to curry favor with

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dare you, woman? Do you know who she is?

bring someone who fits in, alright? We can

his tea, “My apologies, I’m not really that close

cleanly. Brielle glanced at him, not realizing until then

words, the others couldn’t very well continue to berate Mason, so they

she suffers because of you, can you bear the responsibility?”

moment. Normally, at such moments. those who had upset her would be thrown into a panic.

shield.