Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 402

Brielle was well aware that the young heir to Kingston Enterprises was no saint, but she hadn’t anticipated him being this reckless. No wonder he had been detained.

“If someone came to claim him, would you release him?” she asked.

“Of course not,” came the reply with a sly edge. “But for you, Ms. Brielle, I might just consider it.”

As long as he wasn’t released, William wouldn’t stand a chance. Therefore, Daniel staying put was actually to her advantage.

The man had already picked up his glass and was idly toying with it. “Men like Dustin and Max hold you in high regard, Ms. Brielle. I’m quite curious about you.”

“Do you fancy Max, Ms. Brielle?” The tone was casual, as if two old friends were catching up.

“Of course.”

“And do you love him?”

Max, secure in the knowledge it wasn’t unrequited. If she hadn’t sensed Max’s affection for her, she would have guarded

seeking confirmation from a third party, then it was absent. That

Affection was commonplace: true love was rare. It was an oasis in a long–parched desert, a fleeting joy upon first sight – both eternally scheming and dirtied with

once ventured into a real desert during her college years, Brielle understood that oases were indeed scarce, but

Dorsey should be arriving soon.

escort you out.”

unsure of his

towards the exit. As she walked away, she glanced back. at the man still seated in the

didn’t dwell

Upon seeing Brielle emerge, she quickly circled her, checking for

relief. “Maxle would have killed me

Max’s

for having brought Brielle to the casino in the first place, avoided.

“Bang!”

closed, and Tiffanie sauntered off to her