Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 516

How could someone be so changeable, making one’s heart involuntarily soften?

Brielle avoided the gazes of the others, feigning nonchalance as she glanced outside. “How about we go check out the meteor shower?”

Max knew she was shy and chuckled softly, “Yeah.” With that, his fingers continued their descent, entwining with hers.

Brielle’s mind thundered, and her ears turned crimson. She didn’t notice Tessa, still seated as if frozen in place.

As the crowd began to move outside, Alivia approached Tessa. “Andrew left the moment he saw you stop.”

This revelation shattered the last bit of Tessa’s dignity. It was all Brielle’s fault! Everything was. Brielle’s fault!

After delivering the blow, Alivia whispered conspiratorially, “She just stepped all over you and stole the spotlight.”

“That bitch! I won’t let her get away with this!”

Alivia smirked and said, “Well, it’s up to you now.”

abruptly and strode

She noticed the ladies‘ flushed faces and their awkward glances as she and Max walked

her eyes, but

– one from Alivia and one

particularly resentful stares

focusing on the sky

a moment of peace, but her phone rang – it was Mason. It could be about the company going public. She couldn’t afford to be negligent, so she sought

heard footsteps behind her. Frowning, she

Tessa followed Brielle once she’d left Max alone. The hatred in Tessa’s eyes was palpable, boiling in her chest. She had

know yours. Both of you are birds of a

and you won’t win Max’s. Men of their stature will

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Chapter 516

disposable dolls,

be smug,

inadequate, they lashed out to prove themselves right. Criticizing, blaming, and berating others could quickly soothe

litany of venom, fueled by her resentment of being overshadowed by Brielle. She was nearly senseless with rage. How could a girl raised in an