Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 387

Brielle couldn’t help but chuckle at the message she received, but she resisted the urge to reply and turned her attention back to the online world.

The issue had escalated into a high–stakes game between two financial titans, with the police now involved. Brielle realized she no longer needed to worry.

What nagged at her, however, was the video released by Sarah herself. Without complete surveillance footage from the restaurant, it just lingered out there, unresolved.

Even though everyone seemed to have moved past their scrutiny of Brielle, it remained a thorn in her side.

However, dwelling on it was pointless now. She had extricated herself from the mess.

As the evening settled in. Tiffanie rang her doorbell.

Brielle opened the door to find Tiffanie, her arms still a canvas of dense rose tattoos and several dreadlocks woven into her wild mane. Brielle was long accustomed to her friend’s unique style.

Tiffanie had a lollipop jammed in her mouth.

Once they were in the car, Tiffanie’s grip tightened on the steering wheel, her tone light.

“How did you get tangled up in such a mess this time?”

With a wry smile and a shrug. Brielle replied, “Just bad luck, I guess.

Tiffanie glanced over, her attempt at consolation half–hearted. “Hey, chill out. The online mob’s off your back now. You’re out of the woods. Just… worry about other stuff, okay?”

undercurrent in Tiffanie’s words, raised an eyebrow inquisitively.

Tiffanie coughed subtly.

mom is being transferred back from her fancy overseas retreat to a local facility. Guess I’ll

“And that means?”

been pushing for her to marry into the family. Once she’s back, Alivia will surely follow suit. Word is she’s already sorting the paperwork. You have no idea how high Alivia’s stock has risen. There’s this world–class research institute setting up a

enough to eclipse

the clout to command respect.

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threat she posed to Brielle, especially with Alivia already having set her sights on

on, eventually letting out a

a head–on clash with her. Just a heads–up. As long as Uncle Max doesn’t pop

the blow to Brielle’s morale, Tiffanie hurried to bolster her friend’s

were top–tier rich, Alivia would be nothing. You could squash her

always fair, and Brielle knew it well.

eyes fell, not in defeat, but acknowledging the looming

up to the largest estate in the suburbs, and Tiffanie hopped out of the convertible with a carefree grace, handing Brielle a

high–roller’s ticket into the exclusive casino, accessible only to those who could front

merely affluent, highlighting the true wealth of its clientele and the recklessness of someone like

and nodded at Brielle.

cardholder could bring just one guest, and as the gates of the estate swung open, a network of cameras blanketed

hillside, offered no

were inside, the doors shut swiftly. Brielle’s and Tiffanie’s faces popped up on the security monitors. Their features were scrutinized, and their personal financial data was displayed–credit scores,