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,"

guy, but as someone who ran a casino, he was likely a man of his

on all day. Everyone wanted to interview Max, but he'd never accepted any interviews when he was

had turned the rest of the Dorsey family into a bunch of clowns. Antonio had been getting roasted

Brielle listened to the TV praise Max, a small smile tugged at

dropped, and she could feel the chill from the air

amazing, why hasn't he come to rescue you

off the TV. He wasn't one to fuss

been locked up here for over twenty-four hours, and there's

in agony

the type-if he can't handle it, he'd probably hide

convince herself to ignore him. But it was useless; she ached to see Max, especially knowing he was suffering. She wanted to dissect their shared history, examine every bit,

ignored the man next to

mattered was that moment years ago when she first saw Max on the lecture stage. But she didn't want

love. Don't give. Don't

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