Master of his heart

Chapter 126

Chapter 126

Aubree pulled out a cigarette, her fingers deftly flicking a lighter to life as she brought the flame to the tip. A perfect smoke ring drifted from her lips, her eyes brimming with mocking curiosity to see just how far Andrew would go for Tessa,

Andrew had always looked down on petty catfights, yet now, standing amidst a gaggle of women, he seemed utterly at ease.

Across the crowd, Aubree caught Brielle’s gaze. With an unspoken agreement, neither made a move to greet the other. Aubree nonchalantly gestured towards the inside of the venue, signaling she would head in first.

Brielle nodded in understanding, preferring not to have Aubree witness Andrew’s defense of Tessa. With a casual stride, Aubree walked away, leaving the brewing storm behind her.

Andrew watched her leave without a word or a hint of guilt. After all, a fling could never hold a candle to true love. His lips pressed together as he thought of Brielle and the looming presence of Max behind her. The apology he had promised was still pending.

He took a deep breath, rarely speaking with such patience to an arm candy. “Name your price for compensation, as long as it’s not too outrageous, I’ll meet it.”

present, sparking surprise among the crowd

backing her up. It was clear that Tessa was his priority. Her spine straightened with pride,

Brielle would actually ask for compensation. The woman wasn’t truly disfigured, and clinging to the issue would only provoke Andrew. In Beaconsfield, crossing Andrew was a

then, crisp and clear, Brielle spoke

with defiance, “Mr.

gripped Andrew’s chest–not over the money, but the indignity of being blatantly extorted. He’d battled through storms and strife over the years, never suffering such audacity.

her demand, an eerie silence fell. Phones were sneakily

pulled out a checkbook with a surprisingly steady hand, signed a check, and approached Brielle, placing it in her outstretched palm. Leaning in close, his voice was a chilling whisper, “Remember this. You’re getting this because of Max. The day he dumps

onlookers, it was just a private exchange, nothing more.

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