Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 977

Brielle felt like she was trapped in an endless dream. One moment she was with her kids, the next she was surrounded by flames.

Then she heard Max's voice.

"If I can't be with you, I hope your life is safe and smooth."

It had to be a lie. It just had to be. As long as she kept her eyes shut, everything would stay a dream. But she kept hearing voices calling her name-Aubree, her brother Dustin, Ramey.

She was so tired, so very tired, and she really didn't want to wake up.

Dustin was at her bedside, watching as evening approached, his patience running thin. He even started to wonder if Brielle would spend her life in a vegetative state.

He turned to Ramey. "Is hypnosis an option? Can she handle the truth about losing Max when she wakes up?"

change much; she'd just drift through her days, lost in a haze. Ramey's face was grim too. It was hard to believe Mr. Dorsey was gone. Mr. Dorsey had just fiercely acquired Dorsey International,

the patient is conscious. Right now, Ms. Brielle's mental state is extremely fragile. If I force it, it will only add to her burden. I need to wait until she's more stable before trying to hypnotize her." Which meant, inevitably, Brielle would wake up to the news of Max's death. Dustin felt agitated, his eyes reddening with

that once the Lynch family business was wrapped up, and he got her back home on that plane, declaring her the most revered princess, everything would be fine.

consumed with guilt, especially seeing his sister lying in that hospital bed. He regretted not

walked in from outside the ones investigating the

Lynch, we've looked into it. The manor was a property left by the older generation of Dorsey International, and it's been neglected for years. If you want to know the cause of the fire, you

estate, which was nearly as desolate as Antonio's demise had left it. With Dorsey International now acquired and Antonio having no heirs, those shares inevitably ended up back with Michael. Money wasn't an issue for

couldn't stand it any

Aubree and the others, worried he might shoot the old man in a fit of rage, quickly followed. As vile as Michael was,

would certainly land DuBlood

works back home.

TV report about the wildfire that had ravaged the Dorsey family's property. But only Michael knew the truth-that

unlikely he would go to such lengths. What could have pushed Antonio over the edge? Michael had no idea, and he was eager to find

The man was just a brainwashed