Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Those who'd been to the casinos in Beaconsfield knew the enigma that was the man behind the curtain. You could only get an audience with him with a win of ten billion in one night.

And yet, here she was, meeting him in this most unexpected place. Naturally, Brielle couldn't help but wonder if there was something about her that he wanted.

For the life of her, she couldn't figure out what that could be.

She had an average family background and was currently tangled in a mess. Why would this shadowy figure want to meet with her?

Perhaps her wariness was all too apparent as the man let out a soft chuckle, his gaze softening. "Come, have a seat."

"Is there something you need?" Brielle stood her ground, her expression composed, while she subtly scanned her surroundings.

The door she entered was now closed. She was in a tastefully decorated garden area with no escape in sight.

"Calm down. I just wanted to let you know that I might be able to help you."

Brielle frowned. She knew that nothing in life was free. She slowly approached and stood before him.

He exuded a laid-back vibe, but it was nothing like Dustin's. Dustin was the epitome of clean, pure nonchalance.

This man's ease seemed to ooze from a place of darkness.

return?" Unsure of his intentions, she played along, trying to keep

pointed to the seat beside

mind raced with thoughts of her current

next moment, his head leaned close, his breath tickling

Instinctively, she wanted to recoil. But showing too much fear would be a loss. It would mean she'd be at his mercy from here

and after a moment, she

had already reclined back, appearing unbothered by

the side, kneeling obediently at his feet,

by the salacious scene. "I'll give

tone was indifferent as she eyed the

a means

"Please."

into a smile, his lips beneath the mask

discomfort washing over

leaving, she heard him say,

faltered, a wave of anger spreading through her, but she said nothing, silently

vibrant roses in the car, her mood soured further. She grabbed the bouquet

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