Master of his heart

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Brielle couldn’t help but doubt the sincerity of the woman before her. After years of blind devotion, how could she suddenly see the light?

Was Sue just probing her?

Before Brielle could respond, Sue continued to mutter to herself.

“It’s all my fault. I’ve ruined everything, my parents, Sarah… I kept thinking Simon would change. for the better. I’ve invested so much. Quitting now would be like abandoning everything I’ve worked for, right?”

A flicker of understanding crossed Brielle’s eyes. Staying with a guy like Simon was like playing the slots in Vegas. Once you started, you couldn’t pull yourself away because you were convinced that the next pull might be the jackpot. That tantalizing taste of victory was addictive, and the rollercoaster ride of highs and lows was overwhelmingly disorienting.

So, of course, Sue wouldn’t snap out of it that quickly. Others must have warned her about Simon before.

Her current confession was nothing more than a test for Brielle. But at least, Brielle thought, Sue was starting to think for herself.

“Sue, after you leave the precinct, check this place out,” Brielle said, handing her a scrap of

paper.

stepped back, her guard up. She clearly didn’t trust Brielle.

patience for further talk. She tossed the note

house she had sold

was Brielle

you curious to see who ended up with the house you sold for a

clutched the paper, her heart pounding. Brielle wouldn’t share this address without reason. “The cousin who introduced you to Simon, wasn’t she the one who came from the countryside. seeking your help? She got your house for a steal and now has found herself a decent guy. She’s living the dream with a perfect

like Simon, was uneducated. In her cousin’s eyes, Sue didn’t deserve her city life

into her hands.

a faucet left open. Sue’s face turned

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buzzing. Her legs gave out, and she knelt on

Brielle got the guts to give her

life, the more it proved how successful her scheme was back. then, and how

was