Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 325

The atmosphere in the room turned rather eerie as he spoke.

In the Dorsey household, Michael’s authority was unchallenged, towering above everyone. else’s. So when trouble knocked on his door, the whole family gathered, fearing the worst.

The only person who might have had a fighting chance at keeping Max in check was Michael

himself.

Without Michael, the rest of the Dorseys were like dolls in Max’s presence. Even William felt a twinge of worry with the sudden turn of events.

Now that Michael was just beginning to recover, Max’s words were startlingly blunt.

Victoria, who was helping Michael to the sofa in the living room, shot Max a glare. “Max, Dad’s just getting better. Tone it down a bit, will you?”

As Michael settled on the couch, he waved off their concern with the ease of long habit. “This old body of mine has seen better days. What worries me most, Max, is not being around to see you settled.” He might as well have come right out and told Max to marry Alivia.

ago. Our families have been friends for generations, but that’s all she and I can be,”

gave him a quiet look, followed by a cough. “Didn’t you say that if you didn’t find. someone you liked, you’d marry Alivia?

Brielle would find herself in the crosshairs of the Dorsey

but I’m not looking

as he was about to speak again, the living room door swung open, and in came Spencer, looking haggard and

worn.

had the boy been up to lately? He

paused before greeting his grandfather. Then, with heavy dark circles under his eyes, he took a seat opposite Max. His eyes, bloodshot and weary.

But every lead and every

the night of the party, but they

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he clenched his fists until they seemed to draw blood.

intended to look for clues at Brielle’s old apartment, but after the fire, all the tenants had moved out. Several had died in the blaze, and the building