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.

moment she turned away, her face twisted slightly. The thought of Brielle carrying a child and the

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 to

ago, she’d been all magnanimity, but in her message to Martha, she played the pity card to

with fury upon reading the message. Alivia wasn’t concerned about Marthal actually getting sick. A meltdown would play right into her hands, perhaps even lead to Martha dealing with Brielle’s “problem” personally.

it open

hand.

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

Martha’s gaze

was fleeting, and her expression quickly softened. “Better, thanks

frowned, sensing a distinct discomfort, as if she’d been appraised inside and out and

delicately sipping tea from

Thought I’d bring her by

Was this the seductress who had bewitched Max? Sure, she

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