Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

"Alright."

Brielle was just about to hop into her car when she noticed someone familiar on the other side of the street - Daisy.

Given their rocky history, Brielle decided not to call out.

She was taken aback to find Kenzo standing right behind her. Despite Daisy's disdain for her, surely she'd come over upon seeing Kenzo, right? But she didn't.

Daisy looked like she was searching for someone else. Her eyes landed on Kenzo's face, and she reacted like she'd seen a ghost, quickly looking away and clutching her purse as she hurried off in the opposite direction. Kenzo squinted, recalling how Daisy had been terrified the last time they met.

She had been trembling when she asked for a bank card.

Over the years, Daisy had climbed to a prestigious position within the Barnes family and had grown quite arrogant. Why the sudden change?

A chill flickered through Kenzo's downcast eyes.

Brielle, too, watched Daisy's hasty retreat with confusion.

But she didn't dwell on it and instead got into the car.

After driving a few blocks and ensuring no one was following them, Brielle turned to Aiden and said, "Let's get out and follow Daisy."

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Aiden didn't understand Brielle's plan but didn't question her.

They got out of the car and hailed a taxi, heading in the direction Daisy had gone.

Daisy was moving swiftly, her breath coming in quick bursts.

She had enjoyed a few days of luxury using the card she got from Kenzo.

She had planned to hit up a bar that evening, not expecting to bump into Kenzo.

Her hands shook slightly, and she couldn't resist pulling out her phone to call Alivia. "Alivia, where are you? Can I come over?" she asked, her voice trembling.

A flash of irritation crossed Alivia's face. Daisy had already called that morning, wanting to stay with her and emphasizing the need to get along with her brother.

"Alivia, stay on good terms with your brother; he might help you achieve your dreams. Don't antagonize him, got it?"

Alivia didn't think Kenzo could help her.

After all, Kenzo had his own issues

and was no longer the Barnes family's golden boy, just a

successful screenwriter. What could he possibly do for her other than give her money? en

But Alivia needed more than money; she needed power.

"Mom, I get it, but I really don't want to live with you. You've got money from Kenzo, so go stay in a hotel. Besides, with all the properties he owns, you can ask him for aplace."

That was how she had responded to Daisy.

But Daisy had seemed off at the mere mention of Kenzo, her lips trembling violently.

"Just don't provoke your brother; he's..."

Daisy had trailed off, never revealing what was truly on her mind.

Now, with another call, she had exhausted Alivia's last shred of patience.

"Mom, I told you, I'm not available right now. I have friends coming over, and your presence would just disturb us."

Daisy's tone even carried a hint of desperation.

"Alivia, I just want to talk. Your brother, he..."

"Mom, I really can't talk right now!"

Alivia hung up abruptly.

Daisy listened to the dial tone, feeling a mix of helplessness and despair wash over her.

She hurried to the curb, trying to flag down a cab to get away.

But the sound of footsteps behind her made her tense up, and before she knew it, she was dragged into a deeper alleyway. "Thud!"

Her body hit the ground, and as she came to, she looked up to see a masked man looming over her.

Daisy's pupils contracted in terror as she scrambled backward.