Master of his heart

Chapter 406

Brielle took a deep breath. Her leg swung up in a swift arc aimed squarely at his groin.

Spencer was clouded by anger and failed to dodge; his face turned ashen with pain.

Brielle found him repugnant. Her disdain was so intense that merely sharing the same air felt suffocating. “Spencer, whether I like someone or not is my business. We’re not even strangers at this point. What gives you the right to pass judgment on my life?”

Spencer, wincing with pain, shot back a furlous glare. “Don’t play dumb with me. I know that guy is Max. You’ve been rolling in the hay with him, and you really think he’s into you? Alivia will be back in town soon, and you won’t even see what hit you. Brielle, once he tires of you, he’ll kick you to the curb.”

Hearing the certainty in Spencer’s voice, Brielle knew he must have found some damning evidence.

Spencer sneered, “You only threw yourself at him to get back at me, didn’t you? Does he know why? A woman who’d give herself away so easily just to spite her ex–fiancé is hardly worthy of affection. Brielle, you should really know your place.”

Spencer wished he could hurl every insult at Brielle. The marks on her neck were so fresh. They must have been from last night.

How dare she?

all night made his stomach churn with

elevator had reached the top floor. Tired of the exchange, Brielle was about to exit when Spencer added,

fed up with Spencer’s nonsense. She stepped back towards him, closing

such a catch? You’re right, Spencer. I do enjoy being with him.

of surprise crossed Spencer’s face, and for a moment, he was at a loss for words. In his mind, even if Brielle were the lowest of the low, she wouldn’t stoop to such vulgar speech. Yet not only had she spoken those words, but she did so with a chilling detachment.

icy to desirous strangely alluring. The stark contrast excited him in a shameful way. He couldn’t help

eyes betrayed too much, and Brielle frowned in disgust. “Keep your filthy thoughts to yourself. I told you before, I’d rather

ego. The physical pain had subsided, and now Spencer straightened up, his laugh cold. “You’ll

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the elevator. Spencer followed, his face a pallid

approached the conference room,

the picture of success, greeting the executives one by one. Seeing Brielle, his smile widened. “Brielle, perfect timing. I have you to thank for this turn of