Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 323

*I didn’t know, so I didn’t prepare a gift or anything in advance, but here, this is for you.” He handed her a tiny jewelry box, probably containing a necklace or something similar.

Brielle tried to decline quickly. “No need, really, thank you.”

Kenzo chuckled and placed it in her hands anyway. “I was planning to give it to my sister, but got held up and couldn’t go back. Running into you must be fate, so take it.”

To push further would be impolite, so Brielle accepted it with gratitude. “Thank you.”

Hanging out with Kenzo wasn’t awkward, but Brielle was still curious. What was Kenzo doing here? It seemed too much of a coincidence.

Perhaps her confusion was too apparent, as Kenzo offered a light–hearted smile. “A family member has been feeling under the weather, and a buddy mentioned this place is quite miraculous. Since I happened to be out of town, it was convenient to come by.”

That explained it.

“You’re so thoughtful. I’m sure your family will bounce back in no time.”

As they chatted, they continued walking inside, just as a priest came out to invite them for a meal.

Brielle had just taken a seat at the table when Kenzo’s phone rang. Without stepping away, he answered the call. “Alivia?”

hand paused mid–motion, and then she quickly pretended

softly. “Dining with Max? How is it? I can’t make it back now; I’ll probably return tomorrow. Ran into an old friend and decided to stay another

might’ve mentioned her by name. It wasn’t guilt she felt but rather a desire not to draw further attention from Alivia. Noah’s reaction the other day had made it clear he was acting under Alivia’s influence. That meant Brielle had already caught Alivia’s eye. And since her involvement with Max had ended, there was no reason for Brielle to remain a target of Alivia’s spite.

relief and quietly continued with her meal, but she couldn’t help but notice that the rice seemed to have

that they were likely dining

about the engagement when I get back. It all depends on how

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to be will always find

with calm assurance. Even just hearing him talk, made Brielle feel envious of

and good looks–just as Tiffanie Harkins had

“If you fancy a burger or steak, there’s a place on the next hill over. The blossoms there last longer than anywhere else. Maybe we’ll see a whole hillside of wildflowers. I plan to snap a few shots. Care

A photography trip?

always hunting for inspiration. Brielle’s eyes lit up with envy. and all traces of her earlier despondency

I find it beautiful. I’ve been there before. It’s not a tourist spot,

to

and her eyes

flickered, then shifted away. “Finish up,

few more bites, and