Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 1455

Kailee just couldn't wrap her head around it. She was completely in the dark, glaring at him with all the annoyance she could muster.

"Say yes first, then we'll sort it out."

"And why should I agree? What's in it for me?"

Kailee frowned, feeling a bit put out herself. "You just said you can't get over me, right? If you can't forget me, that means you like me. And if you like me, you'd naturally want what's best for me." Lewis chuckled as he gently pried her fingers apart, one by one.

"You've got it all wrong. Sure, I can't 'forget' you-but that just means I remember your name and your face. After all, you're the first girl I ever broke up with. It's only natural I'd remember what you look like."

His smile was as carefree as a sunny day, making Kailee want to spit in his face out of sheer frustration. But she was an adult, and adults don't do that sort of thing. She took a deep breath.

"Then at least do it for the half a million."

"I'm not exactly hard up for cash right now."

Kailee didn't know much about Lewis's financial situation, but the guy had bought a house right after college graduation, so he must be doing alright for himself. His fashion sense, always wearing clothes that seemed tailor-made since she couldn't recognize the brand, was a giveaway of his refined taste. But that wasn't the point. The real puzzle was, how could a guy living in a rundown neighborhood not need money?

car, living in that place, and you're saying you don't need money? Come on, man. Drop the pride. Even if you got a million-dollar settlement, nobody thinks

card on the table, his long fingers pushing it back towards her. The message was clear: he

panic. She couldn't lose face in front of those gossip girls, especially after boasting about her wealth. If they found out Lewis was the

do you want, then?" she asked,

exactly what Lewis wanted to

out I dumped you, it's simple. Just get back together with me and then you can

Kailee's eyes. This

down. "Alright, it's a deal.

glint in his eyes as if a

suggested it. I didn't

title of

took a deep breath, knowing full well it was a trap but better than being the laughing stock of

you to agree to be with

initially wanted to confront Lewis

shirt, rumpled

someone, you need to show

the diner, it hit her. If Lewis went straight to Ruben and spilled the beans about her rejection, she'd be the joke

She rushed back.