Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 543

“I’m just guessing you would’ve heard about it, that’s all.”

Martha clamped her mouth shut, her hand gripping the mug so tightly it nearly shattered. Of course, she was aware of Michael’s request to Brielle, but she couldn’t bear it.

A flash of defiance crossed her eyes. “Max, does it have to be her?”

The defiance quickly faded, and her tone became indifferent. “No matter what happens in the future, you’ll always be with her, right?”

“Yes.”

The call ended abruptly. Max glanced at his phone before returning to the dinner table. His appetite had somewhat diminished, but he still offered Brielle a piece of crab. “Here, eat up. You must be starving.”

Brielle sensed his mood had darkened. She knew who had called and felt a twinge in her

heart.

No wonder even Tiffanie had been blaming her tonight. Being with Max seemed to isolate him from everyone else. She had nothing to begin with, so there was nothing for her to lose. This relationship had always been a greater sacrifice for him from the start. She didn’t even know what she could offer to make up for all that he had lost.

She told herself that maybe Max didn’t care much for kinship or friendship, but if he truly didn’t care, he wouldn’t have let Andrew punch him; if he didn’t care, he wouldn’t have made. such an effort to send Martha abroad and ensure she was well looked after.

but

bland. She resolved to treat Max better, so well that she might

silent vow.

She picked up the unfinished scarf and continued knitting. Just as

large floor–to–ceiling window, he held a book in one

back of her head.

stitches, glanced at the cover, and knew what he

him, his gaze lowered, reading intently. His long lashes cast a deep shadow over his eyelids, and his jawline was even more perfect in this light.

always remember this moment. That night, they went to bed

ell asleep

Happy New Year. Some were from Mason, others

sent two messages–one with New Year’s greetings

Rowland family was convinced. They were ready to drop a whopping twenty billion on that piece of land. Once the government’s seal was

many had

of a company, and gone bankrupt due to liquidity issues. That twenty billion would hit the Rowland family where it hurt, keeping them from scheming

message. The overseas process was much simpler than back home, and in about a

with a single word, [Good.]

other New Year’s wishes, but one message took her by surprise. It was from Kenzo, and it was just a picture of fireworks.