Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

In a quiet corner of Beaconsfield, Annie played with her switchblade, her eyes fixed on the film crew in the distance. She waited until they had all dispersed before leaping down and wrapping her arms around Ricardo.

"Ricardo," she murmured.

Ricardo frowned, trying to push her away, but his resolve melted when she said, "Murray's gone, he's..." Her voice trailed off into sobs.

Annie's tears soaked through the fabric of Ricardo's shirt. He stood frozen for a few seconds before finally pushing her away and asking, "How did it happen?" ""Brielle did it."

Ricardo laughed, half-believing he was hallucinating. "Annie, are you pulling my leg?" Even with some skills, Brielle wouldn't stand a chance against Murray.

I ever lied to you, Ricardo?" She raised her arms and clung to his waist. "Murray caught

out Aubree Clements, you went after Brielle instead?" His voice turned cold,

and let go of him. "I messed up, but I was on a job, okay? Don't be

As his secretary, Annie had to go. She bit her lip, mimicking Brielle's

left. Won't you come back?" Without waiting for his response, Annie's gaze lingered on the film set as she chewed her candy fiercely, then said to herself,

expected

to realize she'd run out. Lately, she'd been going through dozens a day, unable to fill the void

last time, missing her prime opportunity to strike. Brielle hadn't seen her face, so Annie could still masquerade within Dorsey International. Chewing her candy, Annie walked away with a heavy heart and sighed deeply. Despite numerous losses in the past, Murray