Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 1055

She thought she had him all figured out, so she made a bold request.

"Let's get this over with in one go," she said, longing to return to her normal life.

No sooner had the words left her lips than he tossed aside his mask, grabbed her, and threw her onto the bed.

"All at once?" His voice was cold. "Seems I've been too gentle with you."

Terrified, Brielle scrambled to the far side of the bed, but his grip on her ankle was firm, leaving her unable to move.

It was then she realized the violent streak hidden beneath his charming facade. Unreasonable. Terrifying.

Sensing her fear, King softened his demeanor and pressed a kiss to her lips. "Stay close to me, Little Canary."

Brielle remained silent, passively accepting everything he imposed on her. He did whatever he pleased, showering her with gifts that felt more like shackles. If she refused, his temper exploded.

she woke to find them piled around her. True to his word, he was keeping her like a caged bird. But none of it made her happy; it wasn't what she wanted. New faces arrived at the castle, and cries echoed through the hallways. From upstairs, Brielle overheard

wails and muffled gunshots filled

noticed her watching from the balcony and casually tossed his handkerchief aside. A bodyguard dutifully picked it up and left the room. He

pulled her into his arms. Instinctively, she wanted

her tighter, lifting her hand to scrutinize it. "Soft and delicate. Don't be like the

was so casual, as if

Brielle had

eager for

International, where competition was fierce and only the best vy League graduates were

her with a starkly different demeanor, her dreams shattered. She longed to be

that, and "Little Canary both names dripping with mockery, making

night. Had she known it would lead to this, she would have

with women. Others might

nothing