Master of his heart

Chapter 236
Ever since their last indirect confrontation, Brielle had pegged Tessa as the
epitome of selfishness. Now, her suspicions had solidified into certainty: Tessa
was downright malicious at heart. Yet, for some unfathomable reason, Tessa had
a flock of admirers singing her praises. Brielle wanted to buy some time, and she
knew just how to needle Tessa into taking matters into her own hands. Tilting her
head back with a challenging glare, Brielle taunted. “Ms. Tessa, do you reckon
Andrew would still treat you like a delicate, harmless bunny if he knew about your
little schemes?”
Her words were venomous, each sentence striking Tessa’s sore spots with
precision. As expected, Tessa’s complexion shifted to a shade of fury, her foot
crashing down on Brielle’s palm with a grinding pressure.
Sweat trickled down Brielle’s forehead in large drops, but she didn't utter a
sound, continuing to provoke. “I heard you bullied the class rep back in high
school to the point of no return. Does Andrew know about that little episode?”
Tessa felt a vein throb on her forehead, her heart pounding with anger. Drawing
in deep breaths, she noted that even half-splayed on the ground, disheveled as
she was, Brielle’s demeanor didn’t waver. Her pride, even if burnt to ashes, would
leave embers still glowing.
Impressive. Tessa thought bitterly. She clapped her hands, signaling the guards
looming outside to step in. “Brielle, I'm actually curious to see how long you can
keep up this tough
act.”
Silence was Brielle’s response. She had bought as much time as she could. If
Max didn't arrive soon, then perhaps this was a twist of fate she couldn't avoid.
“Let's put some muscle into it, finish her off, and make sure you get it all on
video.” Tessa instructed coldly, rubbing her aching chest before turning to Sophia.
“Sophia, let's go. There’s no need to witness this.”
Sophia cast a pitying glance at Brielle but remained silent.
Just as the gua were about to I their hands on Brielle’s neck; there was a knock
at the door. It was Austin. “Tessa, a member of the Rowland family has arrived.
You should step out. for a moment.”
Tessa was taken aback. Who could possibly show up at such a critical moment?
Could it be Andrew? Was he coming to Brielle’s aid?
The mere thought made her legs wobble, nearly causing her to faint then and
there. Thankfully, Sophia was there to catch her.
At the door, Austin was growing anxious. He could see a group of people
approaching and knocked again, more urgently this time. “Tessa, Max has
unexpectedly shown up at the
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Rowland estate, claiming he’s here for Brielle. You should go lie down. Let me
handle this.”
Max?
At the mention of his name, Brielle exhaled a sigh of relief, her eyes welling with
tears. It was a close call.
Tessa, on the other hand, froze, thinking she was hallucinating. Even if the
Dorsey family was to send someone, it should have been Brielle’s former fiancé.
Why would it be Max?
Austin, with a face flushed from urgency, opened the door. “Tessa, you should
rest. We'll
handle this.”
Knowing Max was not someone to trifle with, Tessa allowed Sophia to help her
back to her room via a side path.
As soon as Tessa left, Max arrived.
Austin wiped the sweat from his brow. “Max, Brielle’s inside. As you know, she’s
stirred up quite a mess, and Tessa’s still bedridden from the shock.”
Max's expression was stern, with Kenzo at his side, while Andrew sat with the
Rowland family in the main hall.
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Kenzo who had asked for Max's
intervention. The events of the night
would reflect poorly on both Max end
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Brielle wordt Rushitg to the
RAdWiand estate in the dead of night
was not something that could easily
be concealed. The more uproar it
caused, the sooner Brielle would
catch the unwanted attention of
Michael and the other women who
had their eyes on Max. Even if Max
wanted to protect her, there was
always the chance of an oversight.
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