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?”

Brielle had never 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 closely.

warmth of a cozy fireplace – you didn’t ask others what warmth was; you simply felt it. If you couldn’t feel it, or if you found yourself seeking 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

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 with

Brielle understood that oases were indeed scarce, but the endless sand was

said, “Mr. Dorsey should be arriving soon. I’ll have

escort you out.”

nodded politely, unsure of his intentions but eager

led her towards the exit. As she walked away, she glanced back. at the man still seated in the gazebo. His fingers caressed his

but didn’t dwell

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

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

speaking. Max’s car pulled

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

“Bang!”

car door closed, and Tiffanie sauntered off