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?”

encountered it. She acknowledged her fondness for Max, secure in

confirmation from a third party, then it was absent. That was why when she saw girls online asking strangers if their boyfriends still liked them, she knew that those asking usually had

was different – complex and yet pure. 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

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

man said, “Mr. Dorsey

escort you out.”

his intentions

walked away, she glanced back. at the man still seated in the gazebo. His fingers caressed his glass, and a slight smile played at

but didn’t dwell

the exit. Upon seeing Brielle emerge, she quickly circled her, checking for

“Maxle would have killed me If anything happened to you.”

Max’s

guilty for having brought Brielle to the casino in the first place, avoided. Max’s gaze and quickly ushered Brielle

“Bang!”

and Tiffanie sauntered off to her