Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 818

"Kenzo, take a load off, will ya? Dawn's breaking, and I'm whipping up some chicken noodle soup."

Brielle's face was etched with worry for Dustin. He'd said they were friends, and in her heart, she felt the same way.

When he disappeared without a word, Brielle couldn't help but fret. Maybe he'd found a clue about her missing sister, and his snooping got him caught by Infinity Brilliance's enemies.

Her nerves got the best of her as she chopped veggies, nearly nicking her own finger.

Kenzo glanced at her and sighed softly.

He rubbed his temples and pursed his lips, a clear sign of his worry.

Soup takes its sweet time to simmer. By the time Brielle had it ready, it was a little past six in the morning.

A pale light was starting to filter through the sky. She handed Kenzo a bowl and a spoon and asked, "What's your plan now, Kenzo? You sticking around Beaconsfield to work on your screenplays, or you got something else in mind?" Kenzo touched the bruise on his skin, a chill flickering in his eyes.

"I'll probably stay around Beaconsfield."

The mess had been dealt with, after all.

"Sure you don't want to swing by the hospital?"

"Nah, I'm good."

Kenzo took the bowl and spoon from her, a small smile curving his lips, "Guess this is the first time I'm trying your cooking?"

no chef, so just bear

graduation, keeping in touch over the years, and partly because her company needed his scripts to make waves in the entertainment industry. It was both a debt of gratitude and a

called you late last night,

casual, and he seemed more relaxed

I can't get ahold of him, and Owen from Infinity Brilliance suddenly announced he's stepping in

is a lucky guy; he'll be

the soup, a gentle look in

out. Thanks for last

"I can drive you."

concerned he wasn't in a

just quietly looked

chuckled, a hint of confusion in

a light smile on his face, "Sure, you can drive me." After cleaning up, they headed to the underground

out the seatbelt for him, she didn't lean over to fasten it; the posture might have been a bit too intimate. Once Kenzo buckled up himself, she hit

"Where to, Kenzo?"

his way as she asked, missing the

smiled

you again, right? Got anyone at

eyes as if in pain,

"Yeah."

did that 'yeah'

turn to him when she heard his

his way

Brielle thought about helping him with the door, but he was quick on his

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