Chapter 60

Max was blissfully unaware of the havoc his words wreaked, lounging on cloud nine with

the ease of a Sunday morning. It wasn’t fair, not in the leasting on cloud nine with

Brielle’s emotions churned like a tempest inside her, and it took all her willpower to stay anchored in reality.

She wanted to retract her hand, but it was impossible. His touch was feather-light, barely there. Yet to her, it felt as heavy as a lead weight.

Logic and romance tugged at her in a fierce tug-of-war. At last, she tilted her head slightly towards Max, her voice softening.

“Uncle Max, I didn’t mean to.”

Her plan had been simple: visit the Hartley Group to soak in the atmosphere. But then Dustin happened. Dustin, the man who played by no rules, had led to this very moment.

water, struck a chord in him. Indeed, Dustin had hit the

frustration in his chest

“I’m not blaming you.”

wanted to

He saw through her little ploy, feeling a curious emotion bubble

he could respond, Dustin turned Brielle to face

a note of displeasure, his frown deepening at the sight of their hands together. Years of socializing had honed

Mr. Dorsey’s kink is pretty special.

Dustin’s interruption, she was sure Max would’ve given

vexed, she couldn’t resist a retort. “Mr. Lynch, if you fancy it, you can

to add fuel to the fire.

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