Master of his heart

Chapter 161

Chapter 161

Lillian’s face twisted with envy as she clutched the banister, her fingers tightening until her knuckles ached. Tonight, she was supposed to be the star of the show, all eyes should have been on her, but the couple at the entrance was simply too dazzling, their appearance making the grand hall seem all the brighter.

“Mr. Dorsey,” someone called out respectfully, yet no one dared approach. Others followed suit with their greetings, anxious to be noticed.

Max simply nodded in acknowledgment before lowering his gaze to speak with Brielle. A respectful distance formed around them, as if by unspoken agreement no one would encroach. The crowd was itching with curiosity, eager to see what would unfold next.

Spencer, upon seeing them together, was instantly reminded of the previous day when he visited the apartment and happened to see them sharing an elevator down. He didn’t want to dwell on it, not even now, as he gripped his wine glass, his anxiety magnifying.

The murmurs continued around him, though hushed.

“Is that Brielle beside Mr. Dorsey?”

for his aversion to

got a face that

evening, yet she effortlessly overshadowed the other

Lillian descended the stairs, but she had barely reached the midpoint when Brielle stole the limelight. Was this

expression soured at the sight, and she noticed Lillian stalled mid–staircase, the music still playing, seemingly now

to take it anymore, Lillian clumsily made her way down and approached

you run

said; her words carefully crafted to suggest they had met by chance outside, but this ruse hinged on Max

even glance at her, continuing instead to ask Brielle, “Have you booked your flight for

It was both odd and yet not, familiar

pleased that Max ignored Lillian, allowed herself a small, satisfied smile. “I’ve got my eye on a company, but I’ll need to inspect their operations on–site. There’s a

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