Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 231

The doctor said nothing, feeling compelled to stay put.

Guards always kept vigil in the hallway, and the Rowland family arrived swiftly, with Tessa’s dad, Austin, being the first to show.

Austin had secured his standing in the Rowland family thanks to his daughter, Tessa. Hearing of her plight, he had rushed over from out of town. “How are you feeling now, darling?” Austin inquired as he approached Tessa’s bedside.

Tessa coughed a few times, gesturing for the doctor to update her father. Reluctantly, the doctor complied. “Tessa’s condition is quite serious. Had we not acted quickly, I’m afraid… Moving forward, she should avoid crowded places.”

Austin’s fists clenched in anger. “I heard it was Spencer’s ex–fiancée who caused this mess?”

Tessa had always played it smart around her family, never stirring trouble unless someone else foolishly provoked her.

Austin had barely finished speaking when Sophia burst into the room. “It was indeed Brielle. I was scared to death, Tessa.”

his eyes glinting coldly. “Where

her concern evident. “The Rowlands have taken her in custody. They’re

her cheeks turning a bright

A wry

even now, Brielle is smearing your name, claiming she’s seen you checking into hotels with men more than once. If that

had lived a sheltered life for years.

his daughter’s well–being. Austin quickly reassured her. “Darling, I’ll get you out of here to recuperate at home. As for Brielle, leave her to me. She won’t leave the Rowland compound alive.”

would pay the price. “Dad, please make the arrangements.

The doctor internally rolled his eyes. Tessa was fine to leave.

back to her room within the Rowland family estate. The staff was on edge,

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about Brielle’s situation, Sophia handed her a warm cup of water. “She’s still tied up downstairs. What do you plan to do with her? Brielle is quite attractive, and we have plenty of bodyguards. Maybe we could offer them