Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 403

Max wiped his hands on the napkin, his gaze lifting to meet hers. “So, the bigwig from that underground poker den didn’t give you any trouble?”

Brielle didn’t need to elaborate. She could tell Max had a pretty good idea of the hand she’d played that night.

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“Nah, I did run into him, though. Is he from around Beaconsfield? Do you two know each other?” Max shook his head, his fingertips casually tracing the edge of his own glass. The gesture held no disrespect; rather, it was oddly captivating. “The casino doesn’t intersect with Dorsey International’s business. We’re not acquainted, just aware of each other’s circles.”

Hearing this, Brielle had a hunch that the man she had just met was more familiar with Max than he let on. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have asked those questions.

Upon reaching the Premier Palace, Brielle didn’t play coy about going home. It wasn’t her first time here, after all. She followed Max with the ease of familiarity, her curiosity getting the best of her. “Where were you tonight?”

spilled the beans about William’s stunt

lips twitched into a wry smile. She’d expected Ryan to make a

darkness. Guided only by the faint streetlights outside, Brielle could barely make out Max’s silhouette. His fingers

was bare.

made was irresistibly stirring. She

but was

too eager. She coughed softly, lowering

secured. William’s definitely harboring resentment towards Ryan. Their little tug–of–war might just keep him from scheming against me for a

vulnerable. If she couldn’t confront William head–on, then she’d have to play the long game, letting others restrain him.

with Daniel detained by the casino, William has lost his

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concession have backfired – not only has he alienated them, but he’s also brought Ryan back to