Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

A few days ago, the media dropped a bombshell with a snapshot of Max's silhouette, breaking hearts left and right.

Alivia had been professing her love for Max, but behind his back, she was up to some seriously shady stuff. No wonder Dorsey International's top brass felt the need to step in and set things straight-they were absolutely furious! "Unbelievable, the audacity of her! Mr. Dorsey has always kept quiet, but this must've really hit a nerve!"

"I thought they were a match made in heaven! What a joke! Alivia, do you even deserve Max?!"

"Mr. Dorsey deserves way better. She's not worth the drama. Just thinking about it makes my blood boil, no wonder the company had to speak up."

"Alivia always portrayed herself as Miss Perfect online, but who would've guessed this was her true face? My heart goes out to Mr. Dorsey. I hope he finds his true love soon."

Thanks to the official statement, Max was painted as a humble admirer right from the start. Support for Max to find someone who truly appreciated him was overwhelming. Even Dorsey International's stock prices soared. Meanwhile, Alivia's legs gave out beneath her as she read the online tirades against her. Her lips trembled, but she couldn't form a coherent word.

How could this be happening?

How?!

Her teeth clenched, eyes filled with resentment.

That damned Brielle! What did she have that made Max go to such lengths?!

It was Brielle who shamelessly threw herself at Max, not the other way around!

Cursed be the day!

Envy twisted her features into a grotesque mask.

The Barnes family had had enough of her excuses, and Jose, in a rage, threw her out on the street.

Thinking of Kenzo, who had yet to show up, Jose felt a stab of pain in his chest, nearly passing out with the strain.

The entertainment industry was in an uproar, Beaconsfield turned upside down in the blink of an eye!

Daisy and Alivia were out of the Barnes' favor.

The nation stepped in, announcing a recast for the role of the manager of the research institute.

Infinity Brilliance, a major investor, was inevitably drawn into the fray, rushing to handle the situation domestically.

In one day, the internet was ablaze with an unprecedented fervor, the number of participants in the discussion breaking the hundred million mark. This was the most-watched drama in history.

The outcry against Alivia drowned out all other commentary!

Spiking someone's drink on the day of their mother's funeral was she a monster?!

But no matter the chaos outside,

Brielle's hospital room remained et

serene the only sound being the medical monitors beeping rhythmically.

The doctors couldn't say when she would wake up-maybe tomorrow, maybe a month, maybe never.

Max held her hand, his eyes red-rimmed.

As evening fell, Daisy's hysterical voice pierced the calm.

"Max! Come out here! Max! Show your face!"

Her voice was hoarse, worn thin by her descent from bliss to hell in a day. She was on the verge of a breakdown.

Max ignored her, gently covering Brielle's ears with his hands.

Even though Brielle couldn't hear anything in her comatose state, he didn't want the barking outside to disturb her rest. Daisy's cries lasted only minutes before security dragged her away, banishing her from the hospital. Shivering, Daisy couldn't believe Max would go so far as to ruin Alivia. How dare he!

Did he not fear the repercussions if the truth about his origins within the Dorsey family came to light? Damn it all!

She was ready to burn it all down, but as the thought crossed her mind, a man appeared beside her.

Standing before her with a smirk, he said, "I'd advise Mrs. Temperance to reconsider. You're down and out, and the boss can do whatever he pleases. Before you spill any secrets, you'll likely end up dead in some forgotten alley. So, keep quiet, because as it stands, you've only lost your reputation-you still have your wealth. Once you lose your life, you've got nothing left." Exclusive content from NôvelDrama.Org.

Daisy paled, her teeth clenched in fury.

This man was Max's-what did this mean? Had Max known all her secrets all along? Impossible!

How could he have found out?

In that moment, Daisy realized that none of them truly knew Max. He had always maintained a dignified facade, not bothering to deal with

anyone beneath him. But when truly angered, no one could stand in his way.

She had hired a hit on Brielle, stepping over the line, provoking his wrath.

Brielle, what made her worthy of such devotion?