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Chapter 403
Max wiped his hands on the napkin, his gaze lifting to meet hers. “So, the bigwig from that
underground poker den didn’t give you any trouble?”
Brielle didn’t need to elaborate. She could tell Max had a pretty good idea of the hand
she’d played that night.
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“Nah, I did run into him, though. Is he from around Beaconsfield? Do you two know each
other?” Max shook his head, his fingertips casually tracing the edge of his own glass. The
gesture held no disrespect; rather, it was oddly captivating. “The casino doesn’t intersect
with Dorsey International’s business. We’re not acquainted, just aware of each other’s
circles.”
Hearing this, Brielle had a hunch that the man she had just met was more familiar with
Max than he let on. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have asked those questions.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtUpon reaching the Premier Palace, Brielle didn’t play coy about going home. It wasn’t her
first time here, after all. She followed Max with the ease of familiarity, her curiosity getting
the best of her. “Where were you tonight?”
“The Dorsey family. Ryan went and spilled the beans about William’s stunt to Father.”
Brielle’s lips twitched into a wry smile. She’d expected Ryan to make a move, but not this
swiftly.
She waited for Max to continue as they approached his bedroom, but once the door shut
behind them, the room plunged into darkness. Guided only by the faint streetlights
outside, Brielle could barely make out Max’s silhouette. His fingers traced a path from her
neck down her arm, coming to rest on her wrist. The spot where she should have worn the
rosary he’d given her
was bare.
Brielle held her breath, feeling her heart leap into her throat with each of Max’s deliberate
touches. It was as if he was clueless about the art of flirtation, yet every move he made
was irresistibly stirring. She was about to tiptoe up for a kiss when she heard him say,
“Father. demoted William and instructed me to call Ryan back to Dorsey International to
take over some of his duties.”
This was a clear cut to William’s influence, but was this really the time to talk business?
Brielle’s cheeks flushed, realizing she’d been too eager. She coughed softly, lowering her
tiptoed stance.
“In doing so, my own position is secured. William’s definitely harboring resentment
towards Ryan. Their little tug–of–war might just keep him from scheming against me for a
while.”
The recent ordeal with Sarah had left Brielle feeling vulnerable. If she couldn’t confront
William head–on, then she’d have to play the long game, letting others restrain him.
“And with Daniel detained by the casino, William has lost his grip on the young heir. His
plans.
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to pressure Kingston Enterprises into a contract concession have backfired – not only has
he alienated them, but he’s also brought Ryan back to Dorsey International. Talk about a
botched. job.”
Brielle was quite pleased with the chaos she’d orchestrated. Ryan was more manageable
than William. If she could bring Ryan back to Dorsey International, she could just as easily
send him packing again.
“Max, I-” Before she could finish, Max’s phone buzzed to life, shattering the intimate
atmosphere. It was Dustin calling.
Max didn’t answer; he simply hung up.
But seconds later, a new message popped up on his screen. [Little Brie didn’t resist my
arm around her tonight. Does that mean I can whisk her away on a vacation next time?
*smug*]
Some people just couldn’t help but be sleazy.
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