Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 588

Brielle’s face showed little emotion as she took in her surroundings. She had seen the dark underbelly of high society and was not shocked by the depths people could sink to. “You can trust a person’s heart.” she mused, “but never their nature.”

“John, are these scripts strewn all over your bed, your work?”

John’s face was a map of decay, his eyes brimming with a forlorn hope as he nodded weakly. “Yes, they’re all part of a single script, penned by my protégé. He passed away last year… leukemia. I had no money for his treatment and couldn’t borrow any. I begged my ex–wife for help.”

But the help he sought came at the price of his dignity. She demanded he kneel, promising financial aid if he did. John did kneel, only to be met with her laughter and a hundred–dollar bill thrown at his face as a cruel joke. “Can’t believe you actually did it. I was just kidding! Here’s something for your troubles. It probably won’t even cover the cab fare. Consider it a token from me.”

John was humiliated beyond words, but any thoughts of retaliation were futile, given the group of bodyguards that shadowed the woman.

could I possibly let you stand back up? No, you stay right there in that filthy, stinking hole

and began to read. It was a story of life at

caught Brielle’s attention immediately. It had a raw authenticity that outshone the

protégé had a real

eyes welled up with tears, his body shaking with silent sobs. The script was indeed a gem, filled with the solidarity

sure you wouldn’t want it to fall into the

eyes. Could it be possible someone still believed in his

You know how expensive A–listers are; this might barely cover their fees.” Brielle’s lips curled into a smile. “I have no intention of hiring A–listers. What about this young man to play the brother? And I already have someone in mind for the sister. If they don’t meet your standards, you can replace them anytime. We have plenty of fresh talent at the

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excitement was palpable, but doubt soon clouded his eyes again. “Will audiences still pay to

rest to me.” Brielle glanced around the modest room. “I’m glad to see such a clean space. It shows you’ve been waiting for a chance. Now it’s here, and I hope you seize it. Ricardo here is a great kid. I’m sure he can play the