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 got

sure the folks inside know

nodded quickly. "Mr. Clements, don't worry,

"Don't let anyone visit

and with Tessa's frail frame, even with all the talent in the world, there was no

He just wanted a clean divorce and then to

seriously and always spoke lightly of her in front of Tessa. Naturally, Tessa never saw Aubree as a threat, thinking her actions, no matter how

down, Andrew knew why

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

followed by her confession.

they could be together. He couldn't recall what he thought at that moment, only that

expected to

couldn't figure out his own feelings. Maybe it was the deep-seated memory of his youthful confession that stuck with him. Because