Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 355

Sarah had no choice but to bring the microphone to her lips, her voice quivering as she tentatively began to sing “Femme Fatale.” She couldn’t find the tune to save her life, and the discordant sounds seemed to buzz relentlessly in her head. By the end of the song. Sarah was in tears, wiping her eyes and sobbing.

She thought that by now, someone from work, one of the guys, would come to her defense with a few kind words, but after half a minute of weeping, there was only silence. She felt bitter and regretful, but she mustered the strength to finish the last verse.

The moment the backing track ended, Brielle clapped with a chuckle. “Your singing needs some work, but I applaud the courage.”

That ‘applause for courage‘ was a backhanded compliment, if ever there was one.

She turned to the others, downing another drink. “I’ve settled the tab. Everyone have fun, and guys, don’t forget to give a lift home to any lady who’s had one too many. Let’s make sure everyone gets home safe and sound.”

The men around began to agree.

Brielle then turned and left. Stepping out into the chilly night, she sneezed.

Christmas lights twinkled everywhere, reminding her that it was Christmas Eve. The cold was setting in, but the spirit of Christmas warmed the bustling streets.

and festive stickers adorned the

she was about to reach it, another car pulled up beside

window rolled down, and although the backlight obscured the figure inside, she could see the glint of a

a strange shyness after days apart. She got in, and as the car door shut, they drove off in silence. Her hands were resting

until she noticed they weren’t heading towards Premier Palace or Pearl Estate that she finally spoke up, “Where are we going?”

had been stealing glances at her, looked away with a smirk. He had missed her more than he expected, especially after seeing the irises abroad. He couldn’t forget the sight of her lying still on the ground, a faint trail of blood behind her. His insides

he found she was still breathing, his heart, which he thought had died, suddenly revived. Some things, he felt, needed to be said in

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to a hotel,” he finally replied, his

face. The initial rush of excitement was quickly replaced by a sinking feeling of disappointment. To her. Max was like at drug, and once the high wore off, she was left to deal with

a hotel as soon as he returned, treating her like a call

gaze, feeling a bitter tang of sadness..