Master of his heart

Chapter 69

Aubree arrived promptly, driving a sleek Maserati.

Brielle, trying to hide her nervousness, casually adjusted the scarf around her neck and slid into the passenger seat. As she settled in, her spine stiffened uncomfortably, and the temperature she had managed to cool within herself began to rise again.

“Bri, did you hear about the scene Faith made over at the Haywood estate?” Aubree asked, pressing the gas pedal with a bit of frustration.

Brielle sat up straight, trying to expel the thoughts of Max from her mind. “Yeah, I ignored their calls. How did it end up?”

Aubree couldn’t suppress a grin. “Your folks paid them a visit to apologize, but you know Faith, she’s relentless. She accused you of being a flirt and made a huge fuss about ending the engagement, claiming you cheated on her son. In the end, I think it was Ryan who stepped in.”

“Ryan?”

“Mhm, Ryan calmed Faith down. So, the engagement’s still on.”

his reluctance to break off the engagement was likely to avoid

involved, I’m worried your situation will become really awkward. He turns a blind eye to the other

Max in secret was one thing as long as it didn’t reach the old man’s ears, but having any other designs would be

too well, which was why she always kept a tight rein on her emotions. Falling

her eyes and rest for a moment when suddenly the car lurched forward. The sudden force

“Screech!”

on the pavement. Around them, the hustle and bustle continued,

clinging to Cameron’s arm in the aftermath. Cameron soothed her while flanked by a secretary. He looked up and saw Brielle, a flash of disgust crossing his

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Chapter 69

of driving is this?”

thrilled but restrained herself as if worried

“The car’s Aubree’s, and you’re fully responsible for the fender bender.