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?"

He quietly got into

"Make sure the folks inside know the Clements family doesn't want her

shivered and nodded quickly. "Mr. Clements, don't worry, we'll put her in with the

nodded, still uneasy. "Don't let anyone visit

all the talent in the world, there was no way out. Add the

and then to lock her away somewhere. But Tessa had

He had never taken Aubree seriously and always spoke lightly of her in front of Tessa.

down, Andrew knew why

a smooth life, he

followed by her confession.

and asked if they could be together. He couldn't recall what he thought at that moment, only that he was at an age where having a

never expected to keep

smitten with him, desperately so, but 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