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?”

really entertained the concept, or rather, she had never truly encountered it. She acknowledged her fondness for Max, secure in the knowledge it wasn’t unrequited. If she hadn’t sensed Max’s affection for her, she would have guarded her feelings

you couldn’t feel it, or if you found yourself seeking confirmation from a third party, then it was absent.

love was different – complex and yet pure. Affection was commonplace: true love was rare. It was an oasis in a long–parched desert, a

college years, Brielle understood that oases were indeed scarce, but the endless sand was the norm. So she remained

said, “Mr. Dorsey should be

escort you out.”

his intentions but eager to

away, she glanced back. at the man still seated in the gazebo. His fingers caressed his glass,

frowned but didn’t

at the exit. Upon seeing Brielle emerge, she quickly circled her, checking for any harm. “Thank God, I was terrified you’d been chopped

a sigh of relief. “Maxle would have killed me If

she finished speaking. Max’s

guilty for having brought Brielle to the casino in the first place, avoided. Max’s gaze and quickly ushered Brielle into the car, “See you next time!

“Bang!”

door closed, and Tiffanie sauntered off