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Chapter 16
The words carried with them a sting of mockery, and even the glances that swept over her felt like the
hissing of a venomous snake.
Max had only briefly embraced her before letting go, as if the momentary tenderness had never
existed. Maybe Brielle had just seen it wrong.
The manager of Tequila Sunset approached with a deference that bordered on reverence, “Mr. Dorsey,
Mr. Clements, your drinks have been delivered to the private booth, if your please.”
Andrew’s lips curled into a smirk, “Max, why not bring your little canary along?”
They were close to the entrance of Tequila Sunset, but the private booth they were headed to was a
world apart from the crowd.
Tequila Sunset, though a glittering den of indulgence, had its hierarchies. People like Max and Andrew
belonged to a more secluded building out back. Unlike the wild dance floor, the atmosphere there was
refined, more suited for romantic escapades or plotting.
corporate conquests.
Brielle knew she shouldn’t go. She started to retreat but then caught sight of two men entering through
Follow current on NovelEnglish.netthe main door: Spencer and Cameron.
Cameron was Brielle’s older brother, but since Brielle had only joined the Haywood family at ten, their
relationship was distant. And like Miranda, Cameron had shown a considerable fondness for Lillian.
Now that the Haywood family’s reins were in Cameron’s hands, every time he returned from a trip, he
would bring Lillian a carefully selected gift, whereas for Brielle, it was merely something a sales
assistant had offhandedly recommended.
Cameron spent little time at the Haywood family home, preferring his own villa and the company of his
regular companions, but Brielle always suspected that his affections lay with Lillian, for she had once
seen them kiss. Presumably, he was just another man that
Lillian had charmed.
Brielle took a step back, quickly turning her back to them, and buried herself in Max’s
embrace.
Spencer caught sight of Max and his demeanor shifted to one of respect, “Uncle Max.” Anxiety tinged
his face because Lillian had found herself in trouble here. After exchanging pleasantries, he looked
ready to leave.
Cameron, however, nodded in acknowledgment and said, “Mr. Dorsey, I’ve long admired. your
reputation.”
Then his gaze shifted to Andrew, his brows knitting slightly, “Mr. Clements, I didn’t expect
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to see you here.
Cameron had spent the last year abroad and had crossed swords with Andrew in a
takeover battle. Andrew’s name carried weight in Beaconsfield for he was known to show no mercy to
his adversaries. Unlike Max’s cold aloofness, Andrew did everything with a fierce edge.
He was fire, bold and brutal, while Max was the coolness of water.
Fire burns bright, and water runs deep
Fire is showy, and water is understated.
When Max and Andrew first met over a decade ago, Andrew had declared he would set Antarctica
Follow current on NovelEnglish.netablaze.
Antarctica, a land of ice, represented the essence of water, which typically extinguishes fire, but
Andrew’s bold claim implied that with enough ferocity, he could evaporate all the water. The two never
came to blows, as Max had headed to Wall Street. Now standing together, their relationship seemed
extraordinary,
Brielle finally snapped back to reality, realizing this must be Aubree’s brother. Lost in thought, she felt a
cool fingertip pinch and rub her earlobe. Her whole body shivered, her ear instantly flushed red, the
heat climbing, leaving her parched and breathless.
Max’s action drew the attention of the three other men to Brielle. Spencer was the first to speak, “Ms.
Alivia is back in the country?”
The mention of Ms. Alivia drained the color from Brielle’s cheeks. In high society, everyone knew of that
celebrated young socialite. Brilliant and stunning, she was dedicated to her research, reportedly having
a close relationship with the elder Dorseys.
Years ago, the Dorsey family had proposed a marriage alliance with her, which she had declined,
opting instead to study abroad, a decision that had become the subject of much admiration.
Could it be that the marriage she rejected was with Max?
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