Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 1269

The cab driver's face twisted in irritation as he saw the new arrival. "What are you even talking about, lady? Do you have any idea who you're dealing with? Seriously, can't part with three hundred bucks, and now you're off to pawn some gold? I bet you don't even have

any real gold!"

Peyton stayed silent, just glancing at the woman next to her.

Brielle was at Stellar Stage Entertainment for her orientation. She'd just wrapped up a meeting and was heading back to the estate when she stumbled upon an obvious scam.

And it wasn't just any scam-it was blatant, with the cab driver trying to rip off someone who clearly looked like an outsider.

She frowned, "I suggest you clean up your act. Scamming your own people? How do you sleep at night? If someone reports you, you can kiss this job goodbye."

The man's face hardened, and, fuming, he honked furiously before driving off.

Brielle was about to get into her car when she noticed Peyton still waiting by the roadside and decided to speak up, "Ma'am, why are you heading to a pawnshop?"

Brielle's demeanor was comforting and trustworthy, devoid of Leona's arrogance, which made Peyton feel at ease.

"I was planning to pawn my gold bracelet. My daughter wants some skincare products; she's a streamer and needs to wear makeup."

noted how her hands were nervously tucked in her pockets, likely clutching

to buy

a daughter seemed a

I'll

eventually got in, not forgetting to

had driven herself here today. King had finally allowed her some independence, though he texted

slightly, noticing the constant "beep beep" of the car's alert and turned to

unfamiliar with the car's features, thought she

somewhat amused, restrained

put. Let me buckle your seatbelt

nodded awkwardly, "Oh, thank you,

a mall, where they could

her first day on the

thought of his reaction brought

a part of their family nonetheless. They were all in

followed Brielle cautiously. Upon seeing the dazzling array of gold in the showcase, she looked on enviously. Brielle led her to one of the gold shops, securing a decent price for the bracelet-about ten thousand

from the gold shop was a

clueless about makeup, and Brielle, concerned she might