Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 424

Her fingers tensed momentarily, but she couldn’t pretend she hadn’t seen it.

Max’s hair was slightly coarse, and from her vantage point, she could see the perfect arch of his proud nose. Brielle’s mind was awash with thoughts, yet she ultimately refrained from asking directly.

Max sensed her standing behind him, lost in thought, and reached back to catch the tip of her pinky with his hand.

From a man like him, such small gestures could sweep you off your feet. Brielle’s cheeks flushed, but the mysterious kiss mark also left a sour taste in her heart.

Thinking she was feeling unwell, Max suggested, “Brielle, I’ll take you to the hospital for a check–up.”

Hospital. Check–up. That would mean her secret would be out.

The words Max shared with Michael the night before haunted her, and she didn’t have the heart to reveal the truth at this moment. Any hesitation on Max’s part could shatter her defenses.

Max took his jacket, ready to head to the hospital, but Brielle stood tall. “I’m really okay. You focus on your afternoon tasks. I remember you have an important meeting later, but I probably won’t be able to attend. I need to go home and grab some documents.”

Max was still worried, but Brielle changed the subject. “Didn’t you return to Premier Palace last night?”

visible in his brow. “There was a

their return to the city, and Martha seemed to be struggling to adapt. Something here seemed to trigger her innermost fears. Doctors abroad had already

episode, she could get violent. She already had an outburst since arriving. Max had rushed over last night, staying with Alivia to soothe his mother until

there too?”

relies heavily on her. Often,

the worst–case scenario, Brielle bit her lip, piecing together how that kiss mark came to be. She had deliberately angered Alivia, and Alivia was

don’t think you’re special to Max. He may sleep with you, but he’s not done with me either. You,

once, but what about the ‘next time or the time after? Alivia’s presence was like a ticking bomb, ready to explode at any moment.

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tactics were meant to whittle down her affection for Max. If Brielle were to lose faith in Max, it would play right into Alivia’s hands.

her head in his chest. Around Max,

to stay away from Dustin, can you stay away from Alivia?”

both had their demands, and both had to abide by them until she

No touch, not even a fingertip,

that kind of

her eyes, feeling