Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 626
“Hey, Andrew, what's your take on this? You know I listen to you. As long as you
drop this thing with Aubree, I'm behind you all the way. But if you're thinking of
bailing out the Rowlands with thirty billion—come on, think about your family. That
kind of cash, even for us, it's a stretch.”
The Clements could cough up the money, sure, but it would definitely put a dent
in their own affairs.
And why should they? The Rowlands made their move against them first, and
they weren't even tied by marriage yet. Why should they shell out a fortune to
help those ingrates? They all played in the same sandbox. They knew what's up.
Marissa’s expression was grim as she gave him another piece of her mind. “I
want you to marry her, just to keep your fling with Aubree under wraps. We don’t
need that kind of gossip. We didn't even tell Aubree about your engagement, and
she spent this Christmas alone. We took her in and did our part. It's high time we
find her a decent match, or your secret will be out sooner or later.”
“Mom, Aubree’s still young.”
“Young? If she hadn't been on birth control all these years, who knows how many
kids she'd have popped out by now. You can fool others, Andrew, but don’t forget
who caught you two. If it weren't for your dad taking pity on her, she wouldn't be
living this good life.”
Andrew fell silent, his grip on his phone tightening.
He had almost forgotten about the wedding discussions at tonight's dinner. But
hearing Marissa speak about Aubree made him uncomfortable.
Sure, Aubree was Daddy's little princess, and she didn't have the temper of a
spoilt brat—just a bit more fiery than most. She was obedient in the sheets and
always willing to play along.
Andrew never felt like Aubree owed the Clements anything. It was his dad's
choice to take her in, and if you took someone in, you were responsible for them,
right?
“Andrew, the bottom line is, are you really going to marry Tessa? If yes, are we
truly going to cover this massive debt?”
Andrew's mind was a whirlwind. Catching a glimpse of Tessa’s pale face, his
heart softened. “Tessa’s right here. We'll talk when we get there.”
After hanging up, he tossed his phone aside and turned to Tessa. “Did you know
about the Rowland's debt crisis beforehand?”
It was a rhetorical question. Tessa was the Rowland’s linchpin; nothing went
without her say—so. So, naturally, Austin's moves to use the marriage to the
Clements as a chance for a bailout were at her behest.
Panic flashed across Tessa's face as she clutched his hand, “Andrew, I didn’t
want this. But if the Rowlands go under, I fear I won't be worthy of you,” she
coughed. Her body was still weak
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Andrew patted her back gently. “Tessa, I'm not blaming you.”
Tears welled up in her eyes as she buried her face in his shoulder, comforted that
Andrew would always be there for her. “Andrew, when I heard about the thirty
billion going down the drain, I was scared. You know how this world works. It's all
about climbing up or being stepped down. If the Rowlands fall and I cling to you,
everyone will think I'm out of my league.”
With tears streaming down her face, she continued, “I'm already frail, and without
my family’s status, won't I become the laughingstock when we're seen together?”
Seeing her tears, Andrew's heart instinctively softened, his tone gentle. “The rest
of the Clements might take issue, but make sure you explain yourself well when
we arrive. As for the debt, I'll think of something.”
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