Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 1295

Brielle sat there in silence, leaving King completely in the dark about what she was thinking.

"Brielle."

King finally asked the question that had been eating away at him.

"Are you interested in buying Premier Palace because of me, or because of Max?"

Confusion flickered in Brielle's eyes as she glanced at him.

"King, does it really matter? Aren't you and Max the same person?"

King was visibly shaken, staring at her in shock. Brielle's confusion seemed genuine; she even reached out and touched his forehead, as if checking for a fever. "Why are you asking such a question?"

She had her own secrets, a side of herself she was too scared to show Max. She understood the need to hide parts of oneself. Max had shown his hidden side, while she still struggled with being completely honest. Her fingers continued tapping away on the keyboard, her brow furrowed in concentration. Would Max turn away if he knew her other side? She couldn't risk it.

sat beside her, utterly dumbstruck. Brielle had always seen him and Max as separate, always wanting Max back and wishing King

sitting beside her. When Brielle got engrossed in her work, he

found himself standing

and Max the same

did that mean her love for Max was also love for him? King lit a cigarette and took a slow drag.

hates the smell

emotion hit King hard, his heart aching as he struggled to calm down. Nicotine was his go-to

went silent after that. King

many questions, wondering

always so

Had Max intentionally given up control so he could find

out of his depth; he knew how to deal with threats and find physical pleasure, but these intricate emotions were new territory. He chose not to

fingers in the restroom

when a

Stage Entertainment or another company, approached him her perfume lingering in the air. Her high heels wobbled, and she leaned toward him. King, acting on

negotiations, looked up at King, her