Master of his heart

Chapter 449

Max didn’t catch her reply, his gaze lifting to meet hers for a brief moment. Sydney felt pinned in place by that look, her heart racing with fear that her thoughts might betray her. She quickly dropped her gaze. “Ms. Haywood isn’t in the best of spirits.”

She really wanted to say that Brielle’s health wasn’t great either, but Spencer had been clear – not a single detail about that day was to be shared with Max.

It took a while before Max broke the silence, choosing his words carefully. “When she gets back, casually ask her whether she prefers movies or shopping.”

He’d been trying to get Brielle to go out with him for days, but she always had an excuse. He didn’t know Brielle well enough yet, and with her being upset, she’d dodge the question even if he asked her directly. It was better to have her assistant suss it out so he could catch her off guard with a pleasant surprise next time. Plus, the outdoor BBQ that Boat Ink mentioned was coming up soon.

Sydney’s face twisted at his words. The unreachable deity of her heart was now asking her about the likes and dislikes of an ordinary woman–how ludicrous.

She took a deep breath, her hands clenched tight. So, all the jealousy over her had been a farce. Both men were only showing her attention because of Brielle.

could understand; they had a

What was his reason?

Brielle’s face then. As much as she hated to admit it, Brielle had a striking face–aloof and distant when silent. Her usual style was clean and efficient, the kind of look

more than unhappy–she

bitterness in her voice as she spoke. She couldn’t help but steal a glance at Max, noticing how the frosty man softened at the mention of

to be compared, especially not

Max reverted to his usual indifference as he spoke

though resentful, didn’t dare to overstep in front of Max. She left the office as if in a daze, stepping into the elevator just as another