Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 599

Sydney’s friends were all privy to her history with Adrian, and she knew that if they broke up and Adrian blabbed about her infidelity, her reputation would be in tatters.

Lately, she had been sleeping in a separate bed from Adrian. After getting a taste of what a guy like Spencer could offer, she found herself disinterested in her current boyfriend. Spencer could provide what Adrian, with his rigid ways, never could.

As Sydney’s mind raced, she considered how she might exploit Adrian. If he committed a crime and ended up behind bars, she could seamlessly initiate a breakup. That way, no one could blame her; Adrian would have brought it upon himself.

With this thought, Sydney doused her eyes with artificial tears and rubbed them until they were red before she opened the door.

Adrian, seeing her in such a state, was consumed with concern. “What’s wrong, babe? Is something going wrong at work?”

Sydney cast her eyes down, her voice raspy. “Forget it, you can’t help me.”

“How can I help if you won’t tell me what’s going on? Sydney, we’re about to get married. I don’t want you to be unhappy.”

poor sap? The money she had in her bank account was more

She was engaged to Spencer, but it was called off after playing the field. Now she’s clinging to Spencer, and in a fit of anger, the Dorsey family booted her from Dorsey International. She’s taking out all her frustrations on me. My colleagues are all against me. I feel like I can’t go on.” Adrian felt a pang of pain. He remembered the woman he’d met that night and thought she didn’t seem

But I never thought that. Now, I’m scared to even go to the office. My desk and chair are always covered in foundation and lipstick.

to the office tomorrow and

no use. She had connections at the company. Standing up for me will only make things worse. Let me be!”

she rushed toward the window in her room. “I can’t sleep at night, and her face haunts me. Only if she’s gone will I have peace. Let

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in panic, trembling with fear. “Sydney, don’t do anything stupid. If you want her

“You’re aware of Stellar Stage Entertainment, right? She’s now the president there, and apparently, she’s thriving. How can she be better off while I suffer from the bullying she incited? Adrian, you’ll help me, won’t you? If you do, we can get married right

for Adrian. He had been dreaming of marrying Sydney for years and was deeply in love with her. Now, the woman he loved was being

Sydney stepped one foot out the window. Adrian

go of me!”