Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 970

One taught her how to grow; the other, how to love.

Andrew was a real piece of work, not worth a second thought. But in that split second when death feels imminent, the heart has a mind of its own. The past rushes through like a slideshow of memories.

When Aubree lunged, she didn't crash into a gun barrel or meet with violence; she ended up sprawling on the carpeted floor instead. She had aimed for King, and if he hadn't stepped aside, she would have collided right into him. King stood off to the side, watching her with an impatient look. "Drama queen," he muttered under his breath.

He turned to someone nearby, giving orders, "Don't untie her ropes on the way back. She's got way too much energy."

Aubree, blindfolded, could only gauge his position by his voice. Hearing his words, she couldn't help but curse inwardly. She wanted to provoke him, to make him keep her there.

But before she could finish her thought, someone stuffed a gag into her mouth and whisked her off to another room. Now, she was tied up, blindfolded, and silenced.

Brielle was already sitting on the couch. When the noise beside her stopped, her heart sank.

"Where's Aubree?" she asked.

shipped out

a sigh of relief. She knew King wasn't exactly a good guy, but as someone who ran a casino, he

Everyone wanted to interview Max, but he'd never accepted any interviews when he was at

and new identity reveal had turned the rest of the Dorsey family into

listened to the TV praise Max,

temperature suddenly dropped, and she could feel the chill from the air conditioner. She heard a

hasn't he come to rescue

didn't bother turning off the TV. He wasn't one to fuss over small things and kept chipping

locked up here for over twenty-four hours, and there's been no sign of him. What

in

probably hide away to spare you the

convince herself to ignore him. But it was useless; she ached to see Max, especially knowing he was

ignored the man next to her, even

that moment years ago when

love. Don't give.

had learned from the Haywood family, so she convinced herself that seducing Max was just the perfect excuse to get back at