Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 833

When Brielle got back to Pearl Estate, the slight buzz she had from earlier vanished. Downstairs, Addison and Aiden were waiting in the car, their presence a comforting constant that put her at ease.

She soaked in the bathtub, letting the hot water melt away her fatigue. After getting dressed, Brielle made a call to the hospital, where Max's trusted people were on guard. She couldn't afford another slip-up like the one with Annie. She instructed them to keep a close watch on Murray and to move him to a secure location once his condition improved. Murray was still valuable, and she couldn't risk him escaping as well.

Brielle booted up her laptop and scanned the online chatter. Ever since Keiran's announcement of signing with Stellar Stage Entertainment that afternoon, the internet had been buzzing. The company's stock continued to soar, doubling in value since she took over, first by securing Kenzo's script and now with Keiran on board. The scandals that once plagued Stellar Stage Entertainment were becoming a thing of the past, thanks to Brielle's sweeping reforms. Their artists could now walk with their heads held high, but she knew there was still work to do.

The film featuring Aubree and Ricardo had wrapped up, and its release would undoubtedly cement Stellar Stage Entertainment's reputation. A smile played on Brielle's lips as her fingers danced over the keyboard, browsing through fans' comments before shutting down the computer.

Harkins. Since their last misunderstanding, Tiffanie hadn't been in touch. The message read: The Dorsey International execs visited Grandpa. Ten minutes ago, Dorsey International's biggest investment this year hit a snag. Grandpa might be in his

part of a scheme, it could be aimed at the Dorsey family, at Max personally, or perhaps even at Brielle herself. Brielle's eyes narrowed, knowing she couldn't get involved in the Dorsey family's affairs for the time being. All she could do now was

some downtime. Brielle, with only two days before her trip, naturally wanted to make the most of her time. She needed

visibly reluctant, the impending trip abroad meant he had no choice but to join her. Tequila Sunset was livelier at night, but the daytime crowd was still bustling. Brielle usually opted for a private booth, but today, she deliberately chose an open seating area, with a plan in mind. Aubree, aware that Brielle's outing had an ulterior motive, played along

when she offered a drink

her looks. Brielle found it amusing; Aubree had always taken pride in her stunning appearance. With looks that could rival a blooming peony, she had the potential to take the entertainment world by storm.

might have given him a piece of her mind. "Bri, let's not bring him