Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 542

Max still had the hairdryer in his hand when he noticed the troubled look on her face, causing a pang in his chest. He quickly set down the hairdryer and approached her. “It’s not what you.

think.”

His fingertips gently lifted her chin, tilting her face up as he softly explained. “Andrew came locking for a fight.”

Brielle’s eyes narrowed instantly, and her sadness evaporated, replaced by a surge of anger, The last time he had a bruise on his cheek was from Andrew, and now Andrew had the nerve to get physical again. What was his deal?

Seeing her expression returned to normal, Max breathed a sigh of relief. “I let some info leak online. Tessa got so wound up she ended up back in the ER, and Andrew lost it.”

“Isn’t that what she deserves?” Brielle’s tone was bitter, her fists clenched tight.

Max couldn’t help but chuckle and handed her the hairdryer. “Yeah, she had it coming.”

Brielle plugged the hairdryer into the socket, grabbed his hair with her left hand, and with the hairdryer in her right, she diligently went about drying his hair. “You didn’t fight back?”

“I did. He’s probably still in the hospital.”

“Good for you.”

Brielle felt a lot of her anger dissipate. “Don’t go easy on him. This mess isn’t our fault. When Tessa and I fell into the water, she was the one who pushed me first while my guard was

down.”

as

fingers weaving through his hair. There was always a faint scent about her, permeating the

wrapped his arms around her waist and slowly trailed his hands upward. Brielle squirmed as he found a ticklish spot, trying to

at me just now, weren’t you?” She must have misunderstood something again.

up, feeling guilty. “Then

move left her frozen in place. His fingers slipped under the

Max was more dangerous now than ever before. It was as if a positive answer would seal Spencer’s fate. How would that be any different from Michael?

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it’s over between him and

not giving up, is he7”

be giving up now.”

fully dry, she wrapped the hairdryer cord and placed it in the nearby storage box Max embraced her from behind, enveloping her completely. “Next time, I won’t be so lenient

with hum.

intent

been eyeing him like a piece of meat, waiting for a chance to

She was selfish.

then, don’t

warmth of his breath tickled Brielle,

already started setting the table and couldn’t hide the smile in his eyes when they arrived. “Ms. Brielle, I’ve decanted the wine. You and the gentleman can enjoy a glass

Wesley really knew how to dial up the romance; he even prepared candles for the occasion.

he and the staff discreetly retreated.