Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 319

Brielle’s steps halted and she was utterly confused by what Patrick was trying to say. Her brows knitted together in a frown.

Patrick made a welcoming gesture with his hand. Having received so much help from Patrick. Brielle felt she couldn’t put him in a tight spot and reluctantly nodded.

Entering Max’s office, she saw him seated behind his desk, leaning back in his chair with his eyes closed as if asleep. His scent was always subtle, yet Brielle couldn’t help but recall the steamy nights they’d spent tangled in the sheets. Only then did his gaze burn hot, as if searing. into her soul.

“Mr. Dorsey.” She called out, noting Max slowly open his eyes.

A flicker of puzzlement, then a spark of recognition crossed his face at the sight of her.

“What did you need to see me about, Mr. Dorsey?”

Max hadn’t summoned her, but he guessed Patrick might’ve been overstepping.

As they exchanged glances, Brielle pieced it together, feeling a wash of embarrassment. “If there’s nothing else, then I’ll just-”

could finish. Max cut in, “I have a business trip

his travel plans. After a brief

surely doesn’t require you to personally grace the place, does it? Even if it’s to scout for materials or to oversee a new construction, that’s usually a task for the business department to liaise with the local government.”

I’ve heard the Radiant Light Church there

going to visit a church?

nothing to do

he suddenly asked. “Would your like to join me?” After beating around the bush, he finally laid out

pondered whether this trip was a ruse or a genuine offer. potentially her last chance

composed grace. “Sure, I’ll

probably deduced that she would no longer be dining

was floating on air. What was

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she couldn’t resist touching her cheek, feeling its warmth. This was the first time he’d proposed they go on a trip

hopeful reflection in the elevator mirror, and felt a pang of self–reproach. Was the fledgling hope she’d

pack, but paused when she spotted the vial. The last time, Ryan had threatened her into poisoning Max, using Mark as leverage. Now that Mark was safe, Ryan’s plans had stalled.