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,

her cautious approach, the man pointed to

Brielle took her seat, her mind raced with thoughts of her current

close, his breath tickling her ear. "All you have to do

felt as if a venomous snake was hissing beside her ear, her hair standing on end. Instinctively, she wanted to recoil. But showing too much fear would be

darkened, and after a moment, she stood up, her gaze sharp and

man had already reclined back, appearing unbothered by his own offensive

woman emerged from the side, kneeling obediently at his feet, massaging

by the salacious

eyed the door She'd entered through. "May

means to

"Please."

into a smile, his lips beneath the mask forming a taunting curve

prey in a hunter's game, a sense of discomfort

was leaving, she heard him say, "You'll come

anger spreading through her, but she said nothing, silently returning

the car, her mood soured further. She grabbed

it into a nearby