Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 271

“That’s the one. Yeah, so I’m as puzzled as you are about why he’d go after someone else’s cast–off wife. The truth is still up in the air, but the Haywood’s bad luck seems to be a done deal. You better steer clear of those tea parties with them.”

In this circle, there truly were no real friends; it was all about what you could gain from each. other. Knowing full well the Haywoods are on the brink of disaster, who would want to muddy the waters with them?

Catherine breathed a sigh of relief. As long as the reason wasn’t confirmed, there was hope. If it turned out to be because of Brielle, her recent outburst could spell doom for Kingston

Enterprises.

She comforted herself inwardly. Connor from Apex Dynamics was always a wild card, flirting all over town, creating chaos wherever he went. If it weren’t for his hefty bank account and solid backing, no one would give him the time of day. What truth could come from the mouth of such a man?

Catherine felt a hundred percent assured. After putting down her phone and seeing Miranda approaching for a chat, she quickly got to her feet. “I’ve got a family emergency, I must go.”

But Miranda had already started speaking. “Catherine, darling, my husband has been trying to get hold of someone at Kingston Enterprises, but no one’s answering. Do you think you could…”

She was cut off mid–sentence. “Miranda, I really can’t help you with this. My husband just called, asking me to stay away from trouble. If we weren’t such good friends, I wouldn’t have breathed a word of this. Maybe you should look into why Max has suddenly turned against

you.”

turned ashen. Could it

quickly, needing to get to the bottom of this by

on the couch, his face ghostly pale. He had made countless calls, either going unanswered or being told they couldn’t help. It was clear to see that there was an impending storm over the

cares about Julian’s well–being at all. If she lets Max continue like this, we’ll spill the beans to your grandfather. Even in his care home, he won’t rest easy. If something happens to him, Brielle will live with the guilt for the rest of

to act now or the Haywood family would be finished.

voice followed him, “And lay off Brielle, will you? Have a

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Miranda had already provoked Brielle just half an hour earlier.

hadn’t spread outside their circle yet. If it leaked, their stock would plummet

stop until he had driven them into the ground. Since it was all for Brielle that Max was targeting the Haywoods, only Brielle could untie this knot for them. They had

already been rushed to the hospital, sweating from the pain.

her newly

crouched by Brielle’s leg, removing

of your leg, you should really stay in the hospital for a while.”