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?”

Tiffanie’s words,

Tiffanie coughed subtly.

haven’t heard yet. Uncle Max’s biological mom is being transferred back from her fancy overseas retreat to a local facility. Guess I’ll have to start calling

“And that means?”

Alivia and has 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

of that position was enough to eclipse any local socialite or

had the clout to command respect.

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Brielle, especially with Alivia already having set her sights

prattled on, eventually letting out

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

perhaps realizing the blow to Brielle’s

impressive yourself. It’s just your background that’s holding your back. If you were top–tier

was not always fair, and Brielle knew it well.

eyes fell, not in defeat, but acknowledging the looming

and Tiffanie hopped out of

ticket into the exclusive casino, accessible only to those who could front

weeded out the merely affluent, highlighting the true wealth of its clientele and the recklessness of someone like Simon who had

and nodded at Brielle. “She’s with

the gates of the estate swung open, a network of cameras blanketed every inch of space.

countryside casino, sprawling across a hillside, offered

features were scrutinized, and