Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 566

Andrew was still reeling from the unexpected call when Max’s voice came through the line. “Max?” Suspicion flickered through his mind. Could someone be playing a prank with Max’s phone?

“Andrew, Aubree got plastered.”

Andrew pinched the bridge of his nose, feeling Tessa stir in his arms. He’d thought he’d awakened her and gently patted her back to soothe her.

“I’m aware, but didn’t Brielle go to look after her? Tessa is feeling under the weather, and I need to stay here and take care of her.”

Tessa, now fully awake, snuggled closer. “Who’s calling?”

“Max.”

Anger flared in Tessa’s eyes at the mention of Aubree’s name. Why was Max calling about that tramp? She fumed internally, thinking it was high time to talk to Andrew’s mum about marrying Aubree off and out of their lives.

Max, picking up on Tessa’s voice, understood the implications. It was late; they were obviously sharing a bed.

Aubree, I can arrange an overseas position for her. She can start fresh

of bed as if scalded. “What do you mean?” His tone turned icy,

no one to look after her. Abroad, she can meet new people and make new

She’s a Clements, for heaven’s sake. Any move she makes needs parental approval. As her

aware of the truth they both knew. Ever since that forbidden moment at eighteen, they were

ignoring Andrew’s rage.

arms wrapped around his waist, holding him back. “Stay with me, please? Andrew, I don’t want you to leave because of Aubree. Would

a mask of conflict. Tessa’s pleading eyes softened him. He pulled out his phone and fired off a message

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Chapter 566

He didn’t want Brielle to overextend herself; she was already swamped. Now she had to deal

You have a meeting in a couple of hours. I’ll head straight to Premier Palace to change, then head off to the office. I need to check on the reforms we implemented and discuss resources with the directors. Plus, we need to front some cash.”

the company’s finances in the red, she had to figure out how to engage with prominent