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.

her. She can start fresh there,” Max suggested, his voice

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

alone here, and with Brielle so busy, there’s no one to look after her. Abroad, she can meet new people

sake. Any move she makes

both knew. Ever since that forbidden moment at

hung up, ignoring Andrew’s rage.

fire within him, his temper boiling over. He grabbed his jacket, ready to storm out, but Tessa’s arms wrapped around his waist, holding him back. “Stay with me, please? Andrew, I don’t want you to leave because of Aubree. Would you really abandon me over her? I

features a mask of conflict. Tessa’s pleading eyes softened him. He pulled out his phone and fired off a message to Max. [Aubree stays in Beaconsfield. If you whisk her

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didn’t bother checking the message, settling down to watch as Brielle continued to care for Aubree. He didn’t want Brielle to

head back. 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

to figure out how to engage with prominent