Chapter 554

Ricardo’s confidence suddenly deflated, and Brielle, standing by with a frown creasing her brow. just wanted to hurry over to Max’s place. Why was there always something blocking her path?

“How much is it?”

Keagan was taken aback and instinctively responded, “He owes a million now.”

“A thousand in principal, and now you’re asking him to pay back a million with compounded interest. Isn’t that a bit heartless?”

“Ms. Haywood, he signed the contract himself.”

Brielle stared at the document, clearly written in black and white, her expression growing cold. “Send me the account details. I’ll transfer the money to you later. And stop giving him a hard time in the future.”

Keagan’s gaze flitted between the two, noting Ricardo’s reddening ears and Brielle’s icy demeanor, and snickered, “Looks like you’ve taken a shine to him, Ms. Haywood.”

Brielle turned her head and glanced at a bewildered Ricardo. “Next time, before signing anything, get a lawyer to look it over. Even if you can’t find one, there’s free legal advice.

online.”

that Brielle thought him foolish for always getting duped,

to Keagan, who walked away satisfied upon receiving the money. He even turned back to snap a few photos of them standing together, sending them to a certain number. The picture had an artistic flair to it. It was merely Brielle looking up and lecturing the younger Ricardo, but with the sunset outside the hall,

photo, a dark chuckle escaped Keagan’s lips, and he

the photo landed on Max’s phone. At that moment, Max was in a meeting in the study of Premier Palace. His expression darkened upon seeing the photo. He suspended the meeting, giving the attendees fifteen minutes to refine their wording, while he stepped out into the hallway to call Michael.

“Max.”

such tactics are beneath

on the board in front of him. “But you’re

voice continued. “When Brielle was at Dorsey International, she saw you often and didn’t have time for distractions. But showbiz is

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up over the years? When she sees someone who’s been in her shoes, she can’t help but offer a helping hand. The young

outsider.”

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