Master of his heart

Chapter 431

Chapter 431

Alivia thought for sure that Brielle would be a bundle of nerves, maybe even shoot Max some subtle, desperate looks. But from start to finish, Brielle was the picture of composure.

The cooler she remained, the more Alivia felt like a jester, juggling her emotions for naught.

A flash of bitterness crossed Alivia’s eyes as she tilted her head up to Max and said, “Since you’ve brought Ms. Brielle along. I’ll skip going in. You must want her to meet your mum, right? I’d just be a third wheel. I’ll swing by this afternoon.”

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To any guy, it sounded like the epitome of understanding – faultlessly so. It was at this moment that Brielle realized Alivia could play the game far better than she had expected.

Such a woman was truly formidable.

Hearing Alivia’s words, Max simply nodded. Alivia flashed a smile at Brielle, a cursory greeting of sorts, before making a swift exit.

thought of Brielle carrying a child and the

and shot a text to Martha. [Aunt Martha, Max has brought that woman to see you. I think I’ll stay away to avoid being a burden. If you need someone

Martha, she played the pity card to the hilt. Since Max was with another woman, it was best for Alivia to lie low.

message. Alivia wasn’t concerned about Marthal actually getting sick. A meltdown would play right into her

Brielle stood at the door. Max pushed it open

hand.

over, Max asked, “Mother, feeling any better today?”

Martha’s gaze

slicing past him to land squarely on Brielle, but it was fleeting, and her expression quickly

eyes slid over to Brielle, giving her a thorough once–over. Brielle frowned, sensing a distinct discomfort,

delicately sipping tea from a nearby

bring her by to see you,”

well up inside her. Was this the seductress who had bewitched Max? Sure, she was attractive enough up close,

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Chapter 431

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