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 there,” Max

instantaneous, leaping out of bed as if scalded. “What do you mean?”

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

you stop interfering? She’s a Clements, for heaven’s sake. Any move she makes needs parental

himself off, painfully aware of the truth they both knew. Ever

up, ignoring Andrew’s

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

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

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Chapter 566

want Brielle to overextend herself; she was already swamped. Now she had to deal with a friend’s

again. She glanced at Max, seated on the sofa, and sighed, “I’ll stay here tonight. You should head back. You have a meeting in a couple of hours. I’ll head

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