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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
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtnodded 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.”
“Of course, there’s more to come. You’ll see, Max. I’ve said before, you and Brielle won’t
make it You don’t really trust her, and she’s not that into you. Today, she’s soft–hearted
towards that boy, and tomorrow, she could be softer still. That boy is from her world, she
doesn’t have to worry about being unworthy or strain on her tiptoes to reach. It won’t be
exhausting for her.”
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.
“Max, Jose and I are playing chess, so I won’t keep you. This is just the first day. There will
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmbe many more incidents to come. As the heir to Dorsey International, the president no
less, are you really going to fret over a woman? If you were with Alivia, you wouldn’t be
suffering like
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.”
Max’s fingers twitched. He thought he’d be angry, but he wasn’t. There was no anger, no
rage, just a faint sense of being slighted. It was like his heart had been bitten by a
venomous creature, the toxin slowly injecting into his body, turning his limbs cold.
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.
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