Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 1020

She was anything but calm. Earlier, Max had spilled the beans that Mark was not only a professor but also the son of the Lynch family's butler. This meant he was in cahoots with the butler. Her brother was still chasing shadows, trying to track down the elusive fox, with no one knowing which faction they belonged to. But right now, Brielle couldn't help but feel influenced by Mark.

During her days at the orphanage, Mark was like a rock for the kids, offering warmth amidst their struggles. Looking back now, the irony stung. She was merely a pawn in their game, manipulated to see how she'd survive the odds. They didn't even think she was worth

killing.

Yes, not even worth it.

This realization made Brielle furious, but she knew she couldn't lose her cool in front of this sly fox. The fact that he could stand there, glorifying their hardships, was enough to show he never really cared about their past at the orphanage. To him, it was all just a game.

From now on, there wouldn't be any Mark, only the professor.

Brielle composed herself and drove to the meeting spot with Dustin. They were about to head to the Lynch estate.

Dustin had been swamped lately, always on the phone, coordinating things. Brielle had overheard him mentioning he was looking for someone named Dummy.

Dustin seemed on edge whenever he talked about Dummy.

"Bro, how did Dummy end up so close to you?"

wheel tightened

Dummy just showed up in the alley nearby, keeping me company. Later, I invited him to join the family, but then there was this car fire, and we were both trapped inside. He protected me,

Fire again.

orphanage, her fists slowly clenching. It seemed like those behind her had a penchant for using

fire was meant to kill her, but when they saw her resilience, they found it amusing to watch

if no matter how much she struggled, she couldn't escape their

that, he

following my orders. I trusted him deeply, thinking that even if everyone else betrayed me Dummy wouldn't. After all, he had sacrificed his life for me. But now, it seems that was all just a ploy,

eyes were full

him. Anyone who betrays me doesn't get

met again, they would be enemies. She wouldn't hesitate to

As Brielle saw the towering iron gates, she straightened up, preparing for the battle

been stern

Taking care of

out of

I've done to find you

worry, I won't hold

nodded and drove through the gates as

impeccable. The butler, Seamus, watched his expression, then ordered someone to bring him a cup of coffee. "Raymond, it's natural for the young lady to be eager about going public right