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.

I’ve made it perfectly clear to Alivia years ago. Our families have been friends for generations, but that’s all she and I

quiet look, followed by a cough. “Didn’t you say that if you didn’t find. someone you

of the Dorsey family’s considerable influence, no matter where she hid. No one knew for sure

I’m not looking

he was about to speak again,

worn.

at the sight of him; what had the boy been up to lately? He appeared significantly thinner than

grandfather. Then, with heavy dark circles under his eyes, he took a seat opposite Max. His eyes, bloodshot and weary. were unable to stop darting

every lead and every piece of surveillance footage he pursued had vanished without a

last night, he’d approached the Hatfield family, hoping they would release the footage from the night of the

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as he clenched his

the fire, all the tenants had moved out. Several