Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 854

Brielle had no interest in chatting with him. When she saw him turn away, she took it as her chance to leave.

But suddenly, he grabbed her wrist. Instinctively, she jerked back, ready to fight, but he quickly let go and raised his hands above his head, showing he meant no harm. Brielle frowned. His face was probably scarred, hidden from view under that dark cloak. Meeting King back home had made her wary of anyone who kept their face covered. "What do you want?" she asked coolly, trying to peer into his eyes. But the thick black veil revealed nothing.

Not waiting for an answer, she marched toward the exit.

The man stayed put, watching her walk away.

After a few hundred meters, she heard footsteps behind her, steady and relentless. He was like a shadow she couldn't shake.

When someone tugged at her hem, Brielle stopped abruptly. She took a deep breath and forced a polite smile. "Are you with Dustin? Is there something you need to tell me?"

The stranger, appearing outside Dustin's villa so early in the morning, must have been close to him. The man gestured wildly, but Brielle shook her head.

"Sorry, I don't understand sign language."

for a response, she finally walked away for

retreating figure. After a while, he returned to a nearby car where Annie

her nails. She glanced up, respectful

letting go?" she

nothing, his exposed

window, watching Brielle head toward the sanatorium, a sly smile forming on her lips. "With Dustin missing, this is our best shot. If you can't do it, I can.

in her eyes. "Murray was with me for years, but when he had to die,

This is our

slip-up, and we're the

If you had been ruthless

have had a chance

fierce. The man tried to stop her, but she cut him

Brielle doesn't die,

he's still alive and comes back, what do you think will happen to you? Don't forget whose hand holds your life." The

twisting. "I'm not as soft-hearted as you. Just wait

Brielle had gone. But even