Master of his heart

Chapter 594

Brielle was worried that Patrick might walk in on them at any moment. Such a scene could be quite shocking for the poor guy.

Max’s hand gently pressed against her waist, his voice a smooth baritone, “Don’t get distracted.”

“But what if Patrick-”

“Patrick wouldn’t be so clueless.”

That was all it took for Brielle’s resolve to crumble, her head resting against his chest. Who would’ve thought that the formidable Mr. Dorsey would flirt with a woman in his office, and in such a tender tone, no less?

Her cheeks flushed. Her fiery confidence when challenging the executives earlier was nowhere to be found.

Max’s breathing became uneven as he swept her off her feet and carried her into the adjoining lounge.

“Max, are you really gonna–mmph.” She couldn’t get another word out. It seemed she had been leaving him dry too long–here they were, getting reckless in the office.

The couch in the lounge was soft, and Brielle didn’t dare look at him. The orange sunset and clear blue sky were on full display through the floor–to–ceiling windows. On the sunlit floor lay scattered clothes and the unmistakable scent of sex.

she lacked the strength to resist. They had both been so busy lately that finding time during the day to be together

more, and she quickly got up from

light chuckle escaping him. Was

head out. There’s a lot to do. And I’m sure you’re swamped, too. Did everything

the laughter in Max’s

that last injection. Afterward, they made sure her food

relief; no trouble from Martha was good news. She glanced back at him and found Max propped up against the pillows, the epitome of casual elegance. It wasn’t

“So, I’m leaving?”

have Patrick

need, I

his fingertip

thought to herself that this man was far from the saintly image of “The Priest‘. He was temptation personified.

breath, she leaned in and quickly pecked his lips. “I’m really off now. I’ve got my

like shattered stars, his gaze trailing down her in a long, beautiful arc, chilly and aloof yet irresistibly

into Sydney, who was there

luscious. Brielle must have worn only a hint of lipstick earlier, but now, it was all gone–clearly kissed away.