Master of his heart

Chapter 118

Chapter 118

She had long harbored the ambition to cling to Max’s coattails, and Spencer’s words only made her want to hasten her stride. “Max has such a standing in the business world. Maybe you should set up a dinner to schmooze him a bit,” she suggested, hoping to imply her own presence at the meal.

But Spencer’s next comment was like a gavel sentencing her to a grim fate. “Even if I was to arrange a meal, it’s Brielle that should be my plus one. The rest of the Dorsey family can mess around all they want, just not in his line of sight. If I were to take you out for dinner with him, I might as well kiss my career at Dorsey International goodbye.”

All color drained from Lillian’s face, leaving her seething with silent rage. Was she doomed to be nothing more than a mistress, forever hidden in the shadows? She couldn’t accept that. She wouldn’t.

Spencer, sensing the sting of his words, tried to soften the blow, “Let’s talk about it after I call off my engagement with Brielle.”

But this did little to comfort Lillian. She had been feeling insecure about Spencer’s recent aloofness, especially his odd behavior toward Brielle. “Spencer, are you really going to break off your engagement with Brielle?” she asked, her voice quivering, tears threatening to spill

over.

She had always been so supportive and obdient, and now

it possible she had never loved him? The very thought was humiliating.

be off in two months, tops,” he declared with

nodding pitifully. “Then I’ll wait for you,”

eyes, gripping the steering wheel so

had just finished sorting

distribute these to the kids tomorrow. I’ve organized everything. Here’s the food,

the clock on the wall. “It’s late, and you’re by yourself. Why not stay the night?” “Thanks, but I’ve got work in

further, Mark retrieved a few links of homemade sausage from the fridge. “I made these for the holidays. Take some with

to make all kinds of delicious food. Back when Brielle lived there, times

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scarcity.

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