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 to be engrossed

is it? I can’t make it back now; I’ll probably

he was acting under Alivia’s influence. That meant Brielle had already caught Alivia’s eye. And since her involvement with Max

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

were likely dining together, which

get back. It all depends on how you and Max feel,

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What’s meant to be will always

calm assurance. Even just hearing him talk, made

and good looks–just as Tiffanie Harkins had said–Alivia truly was a

hanging up. Kenzo noticed Brielle had only nibbled at her food and slid a plate of greens her way. “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

A photography trip?

was always hunting for inspiration. Brielle’s eyes lit up with envy. and all traces of her earlier despondency were gone. “Is it really that

a grin. “Well, I find it beautiful. I’ve been there before. It’s not a tourist spot, untouched by developers. The hotel there is owned

to go. Thanks.”

lifted, and her

gaze flickered, then shifted away. “Finish up, and we’ll head

more bites, and declared she was