Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 648

Michael knew better than to try to outlast Max In a game of patience. He had watched his youngest son grow Into a man who could keep his lips sealed just as tightly as his father, If not more so.

Having finished the last stroke of his calligraphy, Michael set down the brush and

accepted a handkerchief from the butler to clean his hands. “What’s your plan with the Clements family?”

“Haven’t you already done everything that needs to be done?”

A chill flickered in Michael’s eyes. He finished wiping his fingers and handed the handkerchief back to the butler. “I’ve spoken with the Clements family and made some concessions. The damages are around a billion dollars.”

Max considered this for a few seconds before responding. “It can be deducted from my personal account.”

“Max!”

Michael’s anger flared, and he slapped the desk. It was the first time he’d ever lashed out at Max like this, a hint of frost in his glare. “All this for a woman. You seem pretty content to be the butt of the joke.”

It was a harsh accusation. After all, any random chapter from Max’s life thus far had been nothing but highlight reels. He was never the topic of ridicule.

“Father, having Brielle by my side is icing on the cake.”

“I’ve heard Martha’s condition has worsened. The sanatorium has called you several times, and you’ve been ignoring them, even going as far

agitated. I did what I

“Absurd!”

shattered at Max’s feet.

won’t make things difficult for her for at least half a year. But if you continue with this outrageous behavior, don’t blame me for breaking our agreement. Max, I won’t touch you, but I can’t make the same promise for Brielle.

affront to everything Michael stood for. Moreover, it was with the

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he knew when to hold back. “I’ll have Alivia spend more time with your mother. Consider how you might make it up to her. Jose enjoys

Alivia but for the Barnes

“You know Alivia wants more than that.”

prepared to offer.” Max’s words were blunt, typical of his nature, and

to aggravate him further,

away.

Max instructed the servants to clean up the broken glass. Then he stepped into his car parked outside. He was about to reply to Brielle’s message on his phone when the

be your assistant. He forgot to mention

could this new person be that required Michael’s personal attention?

the woman who appeared

this woman had captured Brielle’s essence. Her