Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 304

“There’s a coffee station down the hall. I’ll have someone brew a fresh pot and bring it over. Please, have a seat.”

Catherine had thought that after the words she’d exchanged with Patrick, at the very least, he’d owe her some sort of explanation out of sheer professional courtesy on account of Kingston Enterprises. But Patrick had artfully dodged the issue, and he did so by bringing up such a mundane matter. If she were to press on, she’d seem uncouth.

“No trouble, Patrick. I can grab a cup myself,” she replied, her tone veiling her irritation.

She turned to head towards the coffee station but stopped in her tracks when she saw the elevator doors slide open, and Brielle step out, leaning heavily on her crutch.

Didn’t Brielle just leave to catch a cab? Why the sudden return? The sight knotted Catherine’s brow further. Encountering Brielle again felt like a bad omen.

By chance, the room where the contract was to be signed, and Brielle’s office was on the same floor. Brielle hadn’t expected to see Catherine there, and seeing her now twisted Brielle’s features in displeasure.

Brielle had only returned because a colleague had called her about some crucial documents in her office. She had the keys and needed to pass them documents on to someone in her department.

not to notice Catherine, Brielle aimed for her office door. Catherine, however, was not about to let her slip

mockingly.

but masking it with a smile, responded, “Surely you haven’t forgotten our run–in

face stiffened, and her earlier resolve to heed Bradley’s advice was forgotten. She wanted to close the distance between her and Brielle but hesitated. She remembered the crutch in Brielle’s hand and did not want to be humiliated like

guests of your company. Shouldn’t you, as

He wouldn’t dare ask Brielle to pour coffee. Rushing to smooth things over. he offered, “Ms. Haywood isn’t in the position to do so, but if

Max suggested otherwise. Many

indignation, a cold, detached voice cut through the tension. “The executive meeting is about to

an

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turning to see Max standing in the exclusive elevator, hand on the open button. and his gaze icy as it

who stood rooted to the