Master of his heart (Max and Brielle)
Chapter 1301

With a light laugh, she thought it was probably for the best. After all, she did like Emma's looks, and now, she herself seemed like a completely new person, glowing with health. She was definitely a great fit to be the lead broadcaster. After giving Donny some quick instructions, and as soon as he left, King walked out of the lounge.

Brielle had been napping in there too, but work at Stellar Stage Entertainment, while not heavy on major decisions, kept her busy with a bunch of little tasks.

Right now, King was sitting on the couch, looking a bit down.

Brielle figured he might be feeling cooped up, spending every day with her at work without seeing anyone else. Maybe he was bored?

Still, she didn't want him mingling with other people. It was better to keep him close, to avoid situations like that woman who had openly flirted with him last time. Lowering her lashes, Brielle realized she sometimes wanted to keep him all to herself, just like he wanted with her.

"King, are you bored? How about we go out for dinner tonight?"

Lately, they'd been eating at the mansion, usually driving home together after work, where the flirting continued both in the car and at home.

Life was smooth, but seeing the frustration on his face made her a bit anxious.

She worried he might find this routine boring and think about leaving.

At the mention of eating out, King's eyes lit up. If he wasn't mistaken, this was the first time Brielle had suggested going out to eat. Was this a date?

Brielle started looking up restaurants online, but the good ones needed reservations way in advance. They were left with more average choices.

She frowned, reluctant to settle for something basic.

Suddenly, she felt a bit hypocritical. During her days at the orphanage, she ate whatever was available, just happy to have food. But with King, she wanted to give him the best of everything. So, taking him to these average places didn't feel right.

King, unaware of Brielle's internal struggle, stood up.

"Where should we go?"

Just as she was about to mention a restaurant, he suggested, "How about fast food?"

What?

Brielle narrowed her eyes, thinking he was joking.

But King was serious. "I see how hard you work; I'd feel guilty spending your money."

Feeling a sudden burst of

generosity, Brielle stood up. "Let's go to the mall first and get you a gift, then we can decide on a restaurant."

King's heart leaped with joy, though he kept a cool exterior. "That might not be a good idea."

Shopping at the mall was a treat even King hadn't experienced.

A smile tugged at his lips.

Brielle couldn't stand the thought of him feeling neglected, but remembering the woman who had flirted with him, her mood soured.

"If any woman tries to throw herself at you this time, make sure to dodge."

King looked at Brielle skeptically, wondering if she really didn't like him. Why else would her possessiveness be so strong? But he stayed quiet, just standing by her side, waiting.

That night, they had dinner at home,

elne

enjoying a meal she had cooked

herself which left him feeling blissfully content for quite some

time.

If only time could stand still at that moment.

BUMS

But then he remembered, his aunt's medicine should be almost ready. Soon, after taking it for a while, Max would come back.

He lowered his lashes as they headed downstairs and got into the car.

Brielle noticed him gazing out the window, silent, and felt a pang of unease.

She knew it wasn't right to cling so tightly, but she wished for his attention to always be on her, soothing her insecurities.

At the mall, she first hit up a tie shop, buying ten ties in one go, then moved on to a men's clothing store.

Usually, King's clothes were custom-made by designers who came to measure him, so he never worried about shopping.

But now, with Brielle picking out clothes for him, he almost felt like he was floating on air.

This happiness felt so fragile, like it could pop at any moment.

Carrying over twenty luxury shopping bags, they drew a lot of curious glances.

Since Brielle was paying, King stuck by her side, letting her drape clothes over him to check the fit.

As they were about to pay, they

overheard someone whisper, "Being handsome sure has its perks,

attracting such a beautiful, wealthy woman to take care of him."