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."

glanced at Peyton's simple attire and noted how her hands

buy

seemed a

I'll

got in, not forgetting

here today. King had finally allowed her some independence, though he texted every ten minutes to check

constant "beep beep" of the

features, thought she had done something wrong

somewhat amused, restrained

Let me

nodded awkwardly, "Oh, thank you,

took her to a mall, where they could sell the

on the job, she wanted to buy King a

brought

a part of their family nonetheless.

showcase, she looked on enviously. Brielle led her to one of the gold shops, securing a decent

far from the gold

and Brielle, concerned she might make a hasty