Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 500

Alivia signaled the maid to pour more coffee for one of the guests, her lips curling into a subtl smile. “Brielle, about last night, I’ll explain everything to Max personally. I sincerely invited your over, and if you’re feeling uneasy, you can always check in with Max first.”

“Alivia, what are you scheming now?” Brielle’s tone was indifferent, while Max, overhearing Alivia’s name, frowned almost imperceptibly.

Alivia didn’t genuinely want to invite Brielle; it was merely a pretext to broach her next topic. “If you don’t join us for afternoon tea, perhaps you’ll attend the welcome–back dinner tomorrow night. Jaired is a mutual friend of Max and me. My brother is organizing this dinner, and I was worried he might have overlooked to call you personally, so I thought I’d extend the invite.”

Brielle narrowed her eyes, about to respond, when Max snatched her phone away the call.

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A flicker of annoyance crossed Alivia’s eyes as she pretended the call was still ongoing. “Well then, that’s settled. Jaired is really looking forward to seeing you.”

After hanging up, she lifted her cup and took a sip of her coffee.

Finally, someone at the table couldn’t contain their curiosity. “Alivia, what exactly happened last night?”

morning, she had summoned several estheticians to address the swelling on her face. Now, with her makeup

already planned her

of last night’s debacle, ensuring she made a poised appearance before the others, and personally calling Brielle in their presence.

Brielle was not only to sow doubt among the ladies but also a declaration of war. Did Brielle think

Alivia acted, the more

into a cold smile as she considered her second objective: to redeem herself in Max’s

had surely taken a hit, but not beyond recovery, and she had already devised a plan. Jaired’s return

circle and a friend to Max. He was the key. If she could leverage

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Chapter 500

silverware. “It was just a misunderstanding. Everyone knows I had feelings for Max, but he made it clear he might be interested in someone else. I stepped back and wished them well. But it seems Brielle is unaware that Max has already discussed his relationship with her to me, which

half–truths, leaving

nothing but a

deserve a call from you? If she doesn’t show, good riddance. If she does, I fear her pauper’s stench