Master of his heart

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.”
Ricardo understood that Brielle thought him foolish for always getting duped, and
he nodded in agreement.
Brielle immediately transferred a million 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, the scene took on an ambiguous hue.
After sending the photo, a dark chuckle escaped Keagan'’s lips, and he said no
more.
And soon enough, 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.”
“Father, such tactics are beneath your dignity.”
Michael let out a soft chuckle, placing a white chess piece on the board in front of
him. “But you're anxious, aren’t you?”
Max didn't respond, and Michael's voice continued. “When Brielle was at Dorsey
International, she saw you often and didn’t have time for distractions. But
showbiz is different, and it can
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corrupt the soul She’s just a child raised in foster care. Who knows how much
resentment she’s built 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 man’s got talent,
I hear. Brielle just paid off a million for him. She's never been so generous with
herself, but she’s soft hearted to an
outsider.”
Max gripped his phone tightly, a storm brewing in his gaze. “If these are the
extent of your tactics, Father, I will be very disappointed.”
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Each of Michael's words was heavy, pressing on Max's chest. Max felt a pang of
defeat, something he had never experienced in the business world.
Would Brielle really be tired of him? He never wanted her to tiptoe to reach him.
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this.”
The old man’s cunning was evident. Michael had successfully manipulated the
psychology of a couple in love, with Alivia adding fuel to the fire for good
measure.
After hanging up, Max asked Patrick, who was standing by, “Check Brielle’s
accounts.”
Once the meeting was over half an hour later, Patrick came in with the report.
“Sir, Ms. Brielle’s account is indeed short of one million.”
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On the very first day, the very first day, Brielle had spent a million on a stranger.
She and Max had known each other for so long, and the scarf Brielle was knitting
for him was still unfinished. Beyond that, there seemed to be nothing else.
The worst thing was the comparison.
He felt his heart completely numbed by the toxin, as if a hole had been torn open
and cold winds were pouring in.