Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 455

“I just don’t know what she’s thinking sometimes.” Max spoke with a casual detachment. “Brielle tends to keep a lot bottled up.”

A slight smile tugged at Alivia’s lips as she heard this. Alivia knew that even if it were someone else in Brielle’s shoes, they wouldn’t spill the beans to this man either.

From Brielle’s perspective, the child was gone, and that was a fact no one could change. If Max found out, he wouldn’t just clash with Martha, but maybe Michael would get involved too, and before you know it, the whole Dorsey clan would be up in arms. And as the heir to the Dorsey estate. Max would undoubtedly bear the brunt of the chaos.

The more Brielle cared for Max, the tighter she would hold onto this secret. But the more she kept it to herself, the more she suffered alone. Sooner or later, her emotions were bound to collapse.

Moreover, Alivia had made up her mind. Tormenting Brielle was just the beginning. She would slowly make Brielle realize the consequences of taking what belonged to someone else.

“Aunt Martha mentioned Ms. Brielle today. It seems like she’s caught on to your relationship.” Alivia added.

Max glanced at her, his gaze unintentional yet probing..

Alivia rushed to clarify. “I never mentioned anything to Aunt Martha, but you know how perceptive she can be when she’s lucid.”

of Alivia, but over the years, she’d always maintained a respectful distance, never too close for comfort, so there was no reason for her to stir trouble. “I know,” he acknowledged.

breathed a sigh of relief, a trace of resignation

for years, Max. You should know the kind of person I am. If I really wanted to force you into marriage, playing the damsel in distress would be the most direct

Alivia were determined to marry Max, that tactic would certainly pressure both sets of parents to lean on Max. But that would mean losing his heart forever. What good was a title without love? She

organized a barbecue. Not sure if you got the invite,

asked if she wanted to attend, but being tight–lipped as ever, he didn’t reveal the guest

it was uncertain whether he’d attend. If he brought

11:50

Chapter 455

taking Brielle for a breath

at the time. “It’s getting late, and even if there’s a misunderstanding between you two, it’s best

his mind was elsewhere. As they reached the nursing home’s entrance, Alivia bid him farewell and hopped

for a moment, the cold breeze sharpening his senses. Just as he was about to head to his own vehicle, Alivia emerged from hers. “Max, can you give me a lift? I’m out of gas, and I can’t

see Martha and that they

“Sure.”

her wish to