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?”

she had never truly encountered it. She acknowledged her fondness for Max, secure in the knowledge it wasn’t unrequited. If she hadn’t

yourself seeking confirmation from a third party, then it

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

once ventured into a real desert during her college years, Brielle understood that oases

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

escort you out.”

nodded politely, unsure of his intentions but

glanced back. at the man still seated in the gazebo. His fingers caressed his glass, and a slight smile played at the edges of his concealed

didn’t dwell

waiting anxiously at the exit. Upon seeing Brielle emerge, she quickly circled her, checking for any harm. “Thank

relief. “Maxle would

she finished speaking. Max’s

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

“Bang!”

sauntered off to her own