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 the situation under

man pointed to the seat beside him. "Take a

her mind

the next moment, his head leaned close, his breath tickling her ear.

hair standing on end. Instinctively, she wanted to recoil. But showing too much fear would

moment, she stood up, her gaze sharp and

had already reclined back, appearing unbothered

emerged from the side, kneeling obediently

salacious scene. "I'll give it

tone was indifferent as she eyed the door She'd entered through. "May

a means to make a

"Please."

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

discomfort washing over her. As the door opened, she

as she was leaving, she heard him

through her, but she said nothing, silently returning to

car, her mood soured further. She

it into a nearby tra