Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 1373

Irene held onto him quietly for a moment before forcing a smile.

"I'm exhausted. I think I'll head back to rest."

Bryan didn't say anything, but he couldn't help noticing her slightly unsteady walk, his frown deepening.

She had only taken a few steps when he suddenly scooped her up from behind.

Bryan lived just above Tequila Sunset. He'd been taking on risky jobs for years and had made more than enough money, so he had booked a room at Tequila Sunset for six months straight. Now, as he carried Irene in his arms, a small smile played on her lips, and she quietly leaned against his chest.

When they reached the room, he knelt to take off her shoes, his demeanor almost reverent.

Irene was indeed exhausted, not wanting to move a muscle, but seeing him kneeling by the bed brought back memories of similar moments from the past.

When Bryan looked up, he saw her gazing at him with deep, affectionate eyes, but he knew they weren't meant for him.

She was looking through him, at someone else―001.

A frown briefly crossed his face as he held her delicate foot in his hands.

"Ms. Irene?"

"Hmm?"

"What kind of person was 001?"

She seemed so free-spirited, so unrestrained, it struck him as odd that she'd invest so much emotion in one man.

her feelings for 001 seemed deep and steadfast; otherwise, she wouldn't treat him as a stand-in for

foot back, but Bryan let go, understanding her reluctance to respond. "Need a shower?"

to start the water in the bathroom, and once it was ready, he carried her in to wash her, inch by

in bed, Irene finally said, "He was like you,

his way to turn off the light,

not like him. I'm not earnest. Betraying Fisher was a moment's decision, and betraying you in the future might be just

beside her, only to feel her arms

"I'm not afraid."

Irene held on tightly.

her, it would be her

missions couldn't make up for now, let alone a

"I'm really not afraid."

using him as a stand-in, yet

"Let's sleep."

snuggling into his embrace,

get

schedule completely flipped. Several sets women's

outfit, and after eating, headed down to the

the previous day. The

his hand with

at her, smiled, and withdrew

"Your drink, ma'am."

to

gently pushed their lips away with his palm, the woman's lips pressing into his hand before she

dressed in trousers and a crop top, took a seat