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."

and Chase approaching. She'd been at

Brielle's office, heading elsewhere. He was swamped with his new film project and had no time to spare for anyone. Chase,

you really can't hang out tonight?" Chase asked, hope tinged with disappointment in his

shoot, it'll be an all-nighter," Keiran

swept over him

the charade and shivered at

needed to wrap up all matters at Stellar Stage Entertainment promptly because she had promised her brother to visit him in North America the following week. She grabbed her purse and opened the door, only to be greeted by Addison and Aiden.

the stairs,

the rumors she'd heard from Andrew. Still, while her brother had been looking out

keep her distance, but

I'm flying solo tonight. Care to join me for a spin at the casino? I've heard Beaconsfield boasts a famous and exclusive spot. You've been there,

she had, and the memory

through her mind, causing an instinctive revulsion. In Brielle's world, she had smoothed over everything related to the manor's 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 if it offered a lifeline of safety. Why hadn't Max called? She was starting to

Chase seemed oblivious to