Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 1454

Lewis sat there, thinking about the lively spark in Kailee's eyes, his own gaze flickering with a hint of something unsettled. After Kailee stormed off, her steps seemed to cut through the air, and she couldn't help but wonder why she kept running into that jerk. But then again, his casual "Hmm" had stirred something warm inside her. Could it mean what she thought? That couldn't be right; he was the one who wanted to call it quits.

Pride was a big deal for Kailee. She had bragged to her so-called friends that she was the one who dumped Lewis, but in reality, it was Lewis who had ended things. As she sat in the car, a nagging unease lingered. What did Lewis really mean with those last words? Checking her phone, she saw a message pop up in the group chat from Ruby: "Kailee, are you sure you dumped Kenzo? I'm gonna ask him myself. If he dumped you, well, just move on. It's pretty standard, considering you probably didn't last more than a month, right?" That message made Kailee's blood boil. Below Ruby's message, the other so-called friends added their two cents. "No way Kailee dumped Lewis. He's like a genius, and Kailee didn't even finish high school."

"Yeah, if Lewis liked someone, it'd be someone on his level. I heard during his internship, heiresses were lining up, not just for medical reasons. And did you know about his family? They're loaded." "Exactly. Kailee's pretty, but among all those classy women, why would Lewis choose someone less... intellectually stimulating?"

Those words hit Kailee where it hurt. She'd been mocked plenty for not being the brightest. Fuming, she thought if these so-called friends went to Lewis and he confirmed it, she'd be the laughingstock. Compared to Lewis, these girls were way more awful. Meaner, too.

Luckily, Lewis was still there sitting by the window, all alone From outside, he looked pretty darn good. Ugh! Why

deep breath, she pushed open the door and walked in. Lewis noticed her, but didn't even flinch, casually pouring himself a cup

from him. Lewis smirked,

card on the table. "There's fifty grand on

always sharp, feigned ignorance. "What

a whisper.

voice was barely a whisper. Lewis raised an eyebrow, "What was

"Don't let those girls know you dumped me! Lewis,

grabbed his collar,