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.

it perfectly clear to Alivia years ago. Our families have been friends

say that if you didn’t find.

If Max said yes, Brielle would find herself in the crosshairs of

looking

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

worn.

of him; what had the boy been up to lately? He appeared significantly thinner than the last time he was brought home

off guard by the crowd, Spencer paused before greeting his grandfather. Then, with heavy dark circles under his eyes,

every lead and every piece of surveillance footage

the night of the

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his fists until they seemed

all the tenants had moved out. Several had died in