Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 512

Alivia’s lips curved Into a sly smile as she reveled in the admiration that flowed her way. Every woman had her vanity, and Jaired’s words had restored the dignity she felt she had lost that

evening.

Among those seated, several harbored resentment towards Alivia for her typically haughty demeanor. Now, witnessing Jaired’s doting, almost groveling behavior, their grudges seemed to deflate like a balloon. No one dared to cross the mighty Riddle family.

Alivia sat tall and poised, remaining at the epicenter of the circle of society ladies, basking in

their envious stares.

They all looked down on Brielle, thinking she was nothing more than a gold digger who had latched onto a catch. Yet, they all envied her, for she seemed to have it all. With this thought, Alivia’s spirits lifted.

Tonight was Jaired’s welcome–back party, but it was also a casual get–together among friends, free from the usual pretense. The women chatted about wine, art, music, and travel.

society ladies, who already held her in contempt, couldn’t

“Brielle, you might not know everyone here. Let me introduce you. This is the darling of Summit Enterprises, and this lady is the director of CoreTech Innovations. Next to her is the heiress of Prestige Hardware,” said Alivia warmly, making the introductions before turning to the others. “This is Max’s girlfriend, Brielle. It’s her

a smile, and beneath it, her mask of

aloofness thickening the awkward air with a hint of tension. They refrained from causing trouble for Brielle out of respect

response, Alivia’s smile sharpened. She had made it a point to highlight the prestigious positions of the women

Dorsey International, and didn’t even have the title of director to her name anymore. Now, her

expected Brielle to feel humiliated, maybe even mortified, but Brielle scanned the seated women with a confident gaze, nodding slightly as if surveying her domain, before

face darkened at her poise. Some of the other ladies were irked, too. Why should Brielle look at them

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and spoke up in Italian. “Alivia, why bother with her? Her presence is an

institutions; speaking multiple languages was second nature to them. The others were emboldened, knowing Brielle wouldn’t understand, and that even if she complained to Max, she’d have nothing

joined in, still in