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."

she finally walked away for

not following, his eyes lingering on her retreating figure. After a while, he returned to a nearby

was playing with her nails. She glanced up, respectful yet

trouble letting go?"

man said nothing, his exposed fingertips

this is our best shot. If you can't do it, I can. You wasted last night, waiting outside the villa. But she knows nothing. I'm curious, what is this thing

twirled a dagger expertly, doubt in her eyes. "Murray was with me for years, but when he had to die, I

This is

slip-up, and we're the ones

If you had been ruthless with

a

car door, her eyes fierce. The man tried to stop

doesn't die, we

turned to face him. "You might be willing to die for her, but I'm not. Besides, you've already betrayed Dustin. If he's still alive and comes back, what do you think will happen to you? Don't forget whose hand holds

smile twisting. "I'm not as soft-hearted

off in the direction Brielle had gone. But even