Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 824

In the stark reality of the attorney's office, Andrew didn't flinch as he scribbled his name on the divorce papers.

Stepping out of the precinct, he was met by Marissa's furious slap.

"Smack!"

His head snapped to the side, and he tasted the metallic tang of blood. Marissa's hand trembled as she pointed at him, but no words came out.

Andrew narrowed his eyes and wiped the blood from his lips. "Mom, I'm not going to let the Clements Corporation suffer because of this."

Marissa, seething, raised her hand to strike again, but Andrew caught her wrist firmly. "I'm going to be with Aubree, come hell or high water. So, the Clements family needs to stop arranging her marriage prospects."

"You've lost your mind!" Marissa yanked her hand back and sneered coldly after a moment, "You want Aubree? Have you thought about if she even wants you? You're divorced now, damaged goods. There are plenty of eligible bachelors out there, and she's about to start acting. The entertainment industry is crawling with handsome men. What makes you think you stand a chance?"

quietly

the folks inside know the Clements family doesn't want

"Mr. Clements, don't worry, we'll put her

uneasy. "Don't

the world, there was no way out. Add the torment from cellmates, and she likely wouldn't last the

hadn't planned to be so ruthless. He just wanted a clean divorce and then to lock her away somewhere. But

about one thing: his indulgence had led to Aubree's misery. He had never taken Aubree seriously and

down, Andrew knew why

Aubree at arm's length. It all started the night he confessed to Tessa and was rejected, only to be caught by Aubree. Having always had a smooth life, he had never experienced such humiliation To be seen in that state by someone he considered a joke was infuriating. Moreover, he

followed by her confession.

that moment, only that he was at an age where having a woman was something

never expected to keep

he couldn't figure out his own feelings. Maybe it was the deep-seated memory of his youthful confession that stuck with him. Because he didn't get what he wanted, he kept telling himself he loved Tessa. And since