Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 986

Aubree pouted, wishing she could just hang out with her friend instead.

Brielle looked up at that moment. "Don't you have an interview? Your agent probably has it all scheduled, right?" she asked.

"I just want to chill," Aubree whined, trying to get Brielle to loosen up a bit.

In Brielle's world, with Max being so stellar and hardworking, she felt the pressure to push herself even harder. But Aubree was her friend, and she didn't want her to be overworked.

"Alright, then head back now, get some rest, and recalibrate," Brielle relented.

Aubree was suddenly speechless and deflated. "I'll get ready for the interview, then."

"Aubree, if you're really tired, just rest."

"I'm not, I was just kidding. I'm off."

a forced smile, Aubree left the room, but as soon as the door closed behind her, her eyes reddened. Sighing, she looked up to see Keiran and Chase approaching. She'd been at odds with Chase lately, her brow furrowing at the sight of him. Chase wasn't fond of

swamped with his new film project and had no time to spare for anyone. Chase, ever the sycophant, followed

can't hang out tonight?" Chase asked,

some extra scenes to shoot, it'll be an

swept over him

oblivious, naively so. But Aubree saw right through the charade and shivered at the thought. Chase was going all out to win

in North America the following week. She grabbed her

the stairs,

Chase, who was nonchalantly flipping his car keys. This North American playboy was someone she knew little about, except for the rumors she'd heard from Andrew. Still, while her brother had been looking out for her these past few days, she'd curiously inquired about Chase. Even Dustin, known for his womanizing

keep her distance,

a spin at the casino? I've heard Beaconsfield boasts

she had, and

fire, but that mask's nauseating image lingered. voice inside her urged her to go, suggesting there might be something to discover. But what was there to find? She was so confused, clutching her phone as

seemed oblivious to her discomfort