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?”

family. Ryan went and spilled the beans about William’s

She’d expected Ryan to make a move, but not

they approached his bedroom, but once the door shut behind them, the room plunged into darkness. Guided only by the faint streetlights outside, Brielle could barely make out Max’s silhouette. His fingers traced a path from her neck down her arm, coming to rest on her wrist. The spot where she should have

was bare.

flirtation, yet every move he made was irresistibly stirring. She was about to tiptoe up for a kiss when she heard him say, “Father. demoted William and instructed me to call

to William’s influence, but was this really the time to

she’d been too eager. She coughed softly, lowering her tiptoed

Their little tug–of–war might just keep him from scheming against

she couldn’t confront William head–on, then

Daniel detained by the casino, William has lost his grip

Chapter 403

Kingston Enterprises into a contract concession have backfired – not only has he alienated them, but he’s also