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.

be shipped out tonight," came

King wasn't exactly a good guy, but as someone who ran a casino, he was likely a

all day. Everyone wanted to interview Max, but he'd never accepted any interviews when he was at Dorsey International. He preferred staying under

and Max's stunning counterattack and new identity reveal had turned the rest of the Dorsey family into

praise Max, a small smile

feel the chill from the air conditioner. She heard a man's

hasn't he come to rescue you

TV. He wasn't one to fuss

and there's been no sign of him.

in

the type-if he can't handle it, he'd probably hide away to spare you the sight of his

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

man next to her, even finding the

was just a small part of it. What really mattered was that moment years ago when she first saw Max on the lecture stage. But she didn't

Don't give. Don't get

Haywood family, so she convinced herself that