Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 1555

Ricardo was waiting on a reply from Aubree, but when he glanced up, he saw her trembling from head to toe.

"Aubree, what's up?" he asked, concerned.

Aubree took a step back, her face as pale as a ghost.

It seemed Ricardo had just recalled something crucial, and he rushed to explain. "About that thing, Mr. Matthew's out of the loop. In our line of work, it's all about the cash; we barely even see our clients face-to-face. He sent me over because he knows I can hold my own, even if it's twenty against one. So, until he's back, I'll be crashing here, okay?"

He pointed to the couch. "You cool with me taking the couch, Aubree?"

Aubree seemed to relax a bit, "No need for the couch. This place has more rooms than I know what to do with."

Ricardo shook his head, a grin spreading across his face. "I'd rather stay here, closer to you. If anything goes down, I'll know right away. Don't worry about me. I'm on a break from filming, got a week off. Once Mr. Matthew's back, I'm out of here. Plus, he's already paid me, so don't stress about that. Just focus on getting your beauty sleep."

Maybe because Ricardo had seen her at rock bottom, Aubree felt incredibly safe with him around. She shot a quick text to Matthew.

Ricardo's here. Turns out he's a hitman. I feel a lot safer now.

Matthew always replied at lightning speed, never more than thirty seconds, making Aubree wonder if he was glued to his phone.

In reality, Matthew was swamped, hadn't eaten all day, and hadn't left his office chair. He didn't want Aubree to feel like she was waiting for him, like she once did for Andrew. He was determined never to put her through that again.

to the set. Her acting was on fire lately, even Casey couldn't

wasn't much of a talker, spending his days fiddling with knives and guns, or practicing boxing in the

made Aubree feel

next day and Ricardo set to leave, Aubree, caught

spot at a restaurant. Let's grab dinner tonight,

Ricardo didn't play coy.

But when they rani

got

was with Julia.

her, Aubree's expression shifted, and she

didn't acknowledge her either, instead chatting sweetly with

Clements, it's all

having not expected to see

like Tessa tonight. What

he spotted Aubree, his

Suuck.

ignored him, simply walking

Andrew quickly followed, "Aren't

tied up