Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 554

Ricardo’s confidence suddenly deflated, and Brielle, standing by with a frown creasing her brow. just wanted to hurry over to Max’s place. Why was there always something blocking her path?

“How much is it?”

Keagan was taken aback and instinctively responded, “He owes a million now.”

“A thousand in principal, and now you’re asking him to pay back a million with compounded interest. Isn’t that a bit heartless?”

“Ms. Haywood, he signed the contract himself.”

Brielle stared at the document, clearly written in black and white, her expression growing cold. “Send me the account details. I’ll transfer the money to you later. And stop giving him a hard time in the future.”

Keagan’s gaze flitted between the two, noting Ricardo’s reddening ears and Brielle’s icy demeanor, and snickered, “Looks like you’ve taken a shine to him, Ms. Haywood.”

Brielle turned her head and glanced at a bewildered Ricardo. “Next time, before signing anything, get a lawyer to look it over. Even if you can’t find one, there’s free legal advice.

online.”

understood that Brielle thought him foolish for always getting duped,

sending them to a certain number. The picture had an artistic flair to it. It was merely Brielle looking up and lecturing the younger Ricardo, but with the sunset outside the hall, the

sending the photo, a dark chuckle escaped Keagan’s lips, and he said no more.

landed on Max’s phone. At that moment, Max was in a meeting in the study of Premier Palace. His expression darkened upon seeing the photo. He suspended the meeting, giving

“Max.”

such tactics are beneath your dignity.”

a soft chuckle, placing a white chess piece on the board in front of him. “But you’re anxious,

respond, and Michael’s voice continued. “When Brielle was at Dorsey International, she saw you often and didn’t

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raised in foster care. Who knows how much resentment she’s built up over the years? When she sees someone who’s been in her shoes, she can’t help but offer a helping hand. The young man’s got talent, I hear.

outsider.”

a storm brewing in his gaze. “If these are the extent of your

Max. I’ve said before, you and Brielle won’t make it You don’t really trust her, and she’s not that into you. Today, she’s soft–hearted towards that boy, and tomorrow, she could be softer still. That boy is from her world, she doesn’t have to worry about being unworthy or strain on her tiptoes to reach. It won’t be exhausting

pressing on Max’s chest. Max felt a pang of defeat, something he

him? He never wanted her to tiptoe to

There will be many more incidents to come. As the heir to Dorsey International, the president no less, are you really going to fret over a woman? If you were with Alivia, you wouldn’t be suffering like