Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 865

"If you're not into her, hand her over to me," a voice murmured, suddenly closer, almost in his ear. "Get lost."

Max's icy stare cut through the air like a knife. The room was empty, devoid of anyone.

He rubbed his temples and stood up, heading toward the door, but froze as he reached for the handle. A flicker of something complex passed through his eyes. Then there was a knock on the door, followed by a respectful voice. "Sir, everything's been arranged."

Max opened the door, replying with a casual "Hmm."

"Where's the person?"

"They took off, but they can't have gotten far. Our people are on it."

Max nodded and stepped outside. The place had been bustling when he first came in, but now it was deserted. It was like the masquerade ball had been a mirage. He ascended to the balcony where Brielle was supposed to wait, but it was empty. A flicker of fury crossed his eyes.

"Where's Brielle?"

person behind him lowered their head in

followed the pursuit;

lashes lowered, his lips forming a thin

"I see."

creating a breeze. The masquerade ball tonight wasn't real. The vibrant scene was all

né

this time, but due to Dustin's disappearance, it was canceled. The staff hadn't had the chance to announce it before Max intercepted the message, needing the event for his plan. Otherwise, he wouldn't have risked bringing Brielle-it was too dangerous. But Brielle defied expectations,

trap, a

now, without her phone, finding Brielle would be difficult.

she had seen that person run this way, but they had vanished. Inside the Sky Lounge, when footsteps began echoing behind her,

numerous outcomes-the wors

The partygoers turned on two individuals. A man and a woman. The woman was Annie, now captured.

Murray to lock Annie away with