Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 577

Max’s gaze rested on her with a calm that bordered on indifference as if devoid of any emotion. “Mom, is it because I’m the heir to the Dorsey family?” he asked quietly.

Martha’s lips tightened into a thin line, and she let out a derisive snort. “Of course it is. What’s the difference between Brielle and a beggar on the street? Are you with her to play the savior now?”

“I could always renounce my inheritance. Antonio’s been back in Beaconsfield for a while, hasn’t he? He could take over.”

Antonio was William’s son.

Martha was suddenly at a loss for words, struggling to believe what she was hearing. He had been declared the successor at just ten years old. He had navigated through tumultuous trials and had some close shaves just to get this prestigious position, and now he was ready to give it all up? It was sheer madness.

In an instant, Martha felt as if her world was crumbling, a seething rage threatening to destroy everything in the room! But she could not act on it. Max’s few words held her life’s work in the balance.

trembled, and her lips were so tightly pressed together that they began to bleed, the

stay! She had

Martha’s glance–a look venomous as a viper’s hiss,

nothing to please Martha. As she stepped back, footsteps

curled in scorn. “Well, well, Brielle, showing some sense for once. You know Martha might have a fit seeing you. Hiding out here is probably for the best. After all, your ‘relationship‘ with

couldn’t hide her smugness. She was alone with Brielle, so

the difference between you and me. And this is just the beginning, darling. You’re in

a frosty glare. “If you don’t go in to attend to her, you might miss your chance to see Max. Isn’t that why you’re here? To sneak a few more seconds with

and disgust. “Do you

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