Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 454

While juggling the honest affections of one man, she reveled under the touch of another, all the while spouting lies.

Any fondness Brielle had for Sydney vanished in an instant. How could someone so devoid of moral fiber be anything but complex?

The irony wasn’t lost on Brielle; she had misjudged Sydney.

But Adrian, ever trusting of Sydney, reminded her. “You keep at your overtime. It’s almost midnight, and my birthday’s ending. Just wish me a happy one, will you?”

Sydney was lost in the moment, and cut the call short. Her patience had worn thin as her arms found their way around Spencer’s neck.

On the other end, Adrian felt a sting of rejection but then remembered he wasn’t alone–Sydney’s workmate was there–and a blush crept up his cheeks. “Oh, sorry, I didn’t mean to intrude.”

Adrian was honest, sensible, and easy on the eyes.

Brielle pursed her lips, not revealing she was Sydney’s boss, nor did she expose the lie. Instead, she offered, “Wanna head down together?”

Adrian was relieved to be acknowledged, and beamed with gratitude. “Sure, thanks.”

As they shared the elevator ride, Brielle couldn’t shake her doubts and had to ask. “Have you and Sydney been a thing for long?”

grew up near each other. She’d always come over to play, claiming she’d marry

when he spoke

much like her own.

you two tied

saving for a house. My salary isn’t much. It’ll take a few more

cut back? Her

I told her from the start–I can’t skimp on her.

deceived by Spencer. Yet here was a man still in the dark, heart brimming with

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well as they

she was the first to wish him well that day. “Thank you.”

sighed, watching his retreating

at the sanatorium, post–chat with

Alivia’s voice reached him. “Max, still here

this hour?”

Martha’s room with a tray

her weariness. “Alivia, let