Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 627

In a corner unseen by Andrew, Tessa’s lips curled into a smug grin.

The car pulled up in front of the Harmony Haven Hotel, and as Tessa got out and steadied herself on her feet, she noticed another vehicle parked nearby. The door swung open, and out stepped Brielle. That had to be Max’s car, judging by the vanity plate with its string of identical numbers and the unmistakable silhouette of a Bentley.

Tessa caught sight of her and was about to strut over and have a good go at her, but remembering Andrew was still around, she figured she had to play it cool for a bit longer. So, without a word, she simply flaunted the necklace around her throat, arching an eyebrow at Brielle in a silent challenge.

The provocation was clear.

What Tessa hadn’t expected was for Brielle to stride forward, grab the necklace, and yank it off with such force that Tessa felt like her neck might snap. Her face registered utter disbelief. “Brielle?! What the hell are you doing?”

Before the words had fully left her mouth, Brielle’s hand was in the air and then came the sharp crack of a slap.

“Smack!”

force of the slap nearly sending her to the ground, the taste of iron flooding her

a tissue. Her expression was dark as a

gathering around them. The Harmony Haven Hotel wasn’t your average star–rated establishment. Much like the exclusive Tequila Sunset club, it was members–only and accessible with a card, so journalists were strictly off–limits. The Rowland and Clements families had chosen this

to knock her down a peg. She hadn’t anticipated Brielle to

How dare she?

bitch, how dare

were red with rage, but she could not

Tessa’s weakened face, pulled her close for another slap, this time not stopping until ten more had landed. With full force,

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scalp tingling with

arm, his brow knotted with fury. “Brielle, have you