Master of his heart

Chapter 454

Chapter 454

While juggling the honest affections of one man, she reveled under the touch of another, all the while spouting lies.

Any fondness Brielle had for Sydney vanished in an instant. How could someone so devoid of moral fiber be anything but complex?

The irony wasn’t lost on Brielle; she had misjudged Sydney.

But Adrian, ever trusting of Sydney, reminded her. “You keep at your overtime. It’s almost midnight, and my birthday’s ending. Just wish me a happy one, will you?”

Sydney was lost in the moment, and cut the call short. Her patience had worn thin as her arms found their way around Spencer’s neck.

On the other end, Adrian felt a sting of rejection but then remembered he wasn’t alone–Sydney’s workmate was there–and a blush crept up his cheeks. “Oh, sorry, I didn’t mean to intrude.”

Adrian was honest, sensible, and easy on the eyes.

Brielle pursed her lips, not revealing she was Sydney’s boss, nor did she expose the lie. Instead, she offered, “Wanna head down together?”

Adrian was relieved to be acknowledged, and beamed with gratitude. “Sure, thanks.”

and had to ask. “Have

we grew up near each other. She’d always come over to play, claiming she’d marry me. My folks adored her

softened when he spoke

like her own. Yet Sydney’s purse alone cost a fortune.

haven’t you two tied the

saving for a house. My salary isn’t much. It’ll take

Sydney to cut back? Her bags don’t

her. I meet her every need, and she’s sensible.

a pang of sadness, maybe anger, thinking of the ten years she spent being deceived

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Chapter 454

and simply wished him well as they reached

first to wish him well

sighed, watching his

with the doctor, standing aside, lost

until Alivia’s voice

this hour?”

just left Martha’s room with a tray

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