Master of his heart

Chapter 451

Brielle dragged herself to the office that day, mustering just enough energy to feign normalcy.

Losing a child had taken a toll on her spirit. She had barely eaten anything in days. Her appendix scar was healing but still caused her pain with every move. The doctor had. suggested she rest a few more days, yet Brielle insisted on leaving.

Only upon her departure did she realize she had been at a high–end clinic, impressed that Sydney had managed to find such a place.

Without suspicion, she went to her apartment at Pearl Estate, changed into fresh clothes, and headed straight for the office.

For most of these past days, she had been alone. The silence was too much, and her thoughts often drifted to the emptiness where her unborn child had been. Bedridden and in pain from the appendicitis, she’d become numb, as if the baby had never existed. Yet the memory of those two little lines on the test kept reminding her of the life that had been there, a life that vanished before having a chance to see the world.

Brielle yearned for the distraction of a bustling environment, to avoid sinking further into her thoughts.

Brielle entered her office and Sydney followed close behind, while Spencer was left waiting outside.

After losing a child because of Max’s mother, could she

of satisfaction, barely containing the smirk on his face.

her seat at her desk.

recall her first time with Spencer, right there in that very office. A sneer–of mockery flashed in her eyes as if she had triumphed over Brielle. If Brielle knew, she’d surely be disgusted, right?

“Has Spencer done. something inappropriate to you?” She had noticed something off in Sydney’s gaze towards Spencer and wondered if it

skipped a beat, but she was undeniably thrilled. If it weren’t for Spencer’s explicit instructions to keep their affair secret, she might have already shouted

dared not. She had no power to contend with the Dorsey family.

the way, Ms. Haywood, you’ve been under the weather and probably in a bad

Chapter 451

watch a movie, or do some shopping? The other ladies in the department love shopping, but I’ve noticed you

always been preoccupied with work and deeply committed to the company. Was it because

words, Sydney scrutinized her calm and delicate face, which seemed aloof