Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 354

On a Friday afternoon, Brielle wrapped up her day’s work early when she heard the distant buzz of her colleagues gearing up for a dinner party. Her office door swung open, and someone strode in.

“Ms. Haywood, we’ve got a private dining room booked. Come have a drink or two with us.”

Initially reluctant, Brielle considered the solitude of her own company at home and agreed with a nod.

After tidying up loose ends for the upcoming workdays, she glanced at the clock–it was 8 PM. She decided to make a brief appearance at the gathering, a gesture that wouldn’t come off as rude. Arriving too early might have stifled the fun, she reasoned.

Following the directions provided by her colleagues, Brielle easily located the restaurant. It was a decent place–not too pricey. By her estimate, the group’s meal would probably run up a tab of around four thousand bucks.

Pushing open the private room’s door, she found everyone already in high spirits.

“Ms. Haywood, you’ve made it!”

“How about singing a song?”

“With your good looks, Ms. Haywood, I bet you’ve got a lovely voice, too.”

karaoke setup was integrated into the dining. area. Some had already begun to belt out tunes, but with Brielle’s arrival, even the sober ones

style. You all have fun tonight and

Ms. Haywood!” A cheer went

first time socializing with her colleagues in such a manner. She smiled, nodded, took

through the crowd. “Just one drink? Surely that’s not

as everyone seemed unsure of how

displeasure at Brielle’s presence. Brielle gave her a glance, choosing not to take offense,

however, refused the chance even when it was right in front of them. Probably irked by Brielle’s

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her in

listen to me sing. How about ‘Femme Fatale? Seems

“Is there really a

colleague was mortified

stay for the song,” said Brielle as she

her breaths growing labored. Realizing the mood had soured and the alcohol’s effect was waning, she panicked at the sight of Brielle sitting coolly