Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 1077

over these meant rewriting the rules of the game. So, this was a plot decades in the making.

Dustin had been digging into the forces behind the butler for a while now, and was starting to see the outline of their grand scheme. This group was ambitious, almost madly plundering the world's riches. Oil and diamonds, the twin jewels of global wealth, holding sway As Dustin considered the man before him, he wondered, if Ronald hadn't fully secured King, could the Lynch family potentially team up with this character? King seemed to read his thoughts and stood up abruptly.

"I don't see why I should help you."

His tone was dismissive, his mind preoccupied with how to win over Brielle's heart. Dustin let out a soft chuckle, giving him a once-over.

"The Lynch family doesn't need your help. You're the one looking for my assistance, otherwise why agree to meet today?"

It was unusual for such a headstrong individual to seek a meeting unless he had something to ask. Yet, when it came down to it, the man seemed reluctant to voice his request. King's fingers twitched at his side, Brielle's words echoing in his mind. Your game is seriously off.

Is it really that bad? He wasn't sure, having never compared notes with anyone else. And when he first got intimate with Brielle, she ended up in tears. In his mind, tears meant pleasure, a sign they wanted more, so he believed she enjoyed their time as much as he did. Now, facing Dustin, North America's most eligible bachelor with a flawless ex-girlfriend track record, King felt out of his depth.

I make her

even less so. What then? Dustin hid a smirk,

material things, but there's something

"What's that?"

"A diamond ring."

didn't flinch as he delivered the line, his conscience clear. King's eyes lit up. Right, hadn't Max bought Brielle a diamond ring before? How could he have overlooked such a crucial detail? No

win over Brielle,

the Lynch family with

"Alright then,

to him." Back in Beaconsfield, Dustin had cozied up to Brielle just to get under Max's skin, sparking a jealous streak. Now, blatantly manipulating King who, when it came to Brielle, seemed to lose all sense of judgment. If he went through with buying a diamond ring, he'd likely end up

are you worried, Max? Afraid that if I win Brielle over, she won't want you

to admit any

him and