Master of his heart

Chapter 512

Alivia’s lips curved Into a sly smile as she reveled in the admiration that flowed her way. Every woman had her vanity, and Jaired’s words had restored the dignity she felt she had lost that

evening.

Among those seated, several harbored resentment towards Alivia for her typically haughty demeanor. Now, witnessing Jaired’s doting, almost groveling behavior, their grudges seemed to deflate like a balloon. No one dared to cross the mighty Riddle family.

Alivia sat tall and poised, remaining at the epicenter of the circle of society ladies, basking in

their envious stares.

They all looked down on Brielle, thinking she was nothing more than a gold digger who had latched onto a catch. Yet, they all envied her, for she seemed to have it all. With this thought, Alivia’s spirits lifted.

but it was also a casual get–together among friends, free from the usual pretense. The women chatted about wine, art,

mood was light, Brielle approached the group. The society ladies, who already held her in contempt, couldn’t help but sneer.

come near, searching for a seat, when Alivia stood up and took her hand with feigned closeness. “Brielle, you might not know everyone here. Let me introduce you. This is the darling of Summit Enterprises, and this lady is the director of CoreTech Innovations. Next to her is the heiress of Prestige Hardware,” said Alivia warmly, making the introductions before turning to the others. “This is Max’s girlfriend, Brielle. It’s her first time here, so she might be a bit shy, but

face wore a smile, and beneath it, her mask of

for Brielle out of respect

to highlight the prestigious positions of the women present while reducing

director to her name anymore. Now, her identity was nothing more than Max’s girlfriend–a mere

Brielle to feel humiliated, maybe even mortified, but Brielle scanned the seated women with a confident gaze, nodding slightly

poise. Some of the other ladies were irked, too. Why should Brielle look

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