Master of his heart (Max and Brielle) novel Chapter 1357

"Backstabber," he grumbled, his disappointment heavy as the hand he'd just placed on her shoulder. "After all that, now this?"

Emma felt like she'd been caught red-handed, gossiping about her boss, and the realization hit her like a ton of bricks. She feared for her future at Stellar Stage Entertainment, worrying they might cut ties with her over this slip-up.

Yet, Dustin didn't linger on the matter. After a light, pressing nudge from his arm, he withdrew his touch, leaving Emma frozen in place, unable to muster a single word.

He turned to face her, his lips dangerously close to her ear due to his slight lean. "Go on, cat got your tongue?"

Emma's cheeks flushed a deep red, and she instinctively looked away, unable to meet his gaze.

Candice, witnessing the scene, felt a surge of anxiety. Emma had just wrapped up a selection process and now, being fired would turn her into a laughingstock in the streaming world. With over five million followers, a termination from Stellar Stage Entertainment would certainly land her in hot water, making headlines and attracting a flurry of criticism.

After all, it was Stellar Stage Entertainment that had nurtured her rise to fame.

Seeing Emma's mortified expression, Dustin decided not to press further. Harassing women was not his style. He straightened up just as Brielle called him. He answered the call and headed outside.

"Hey, little falcon."

Brielle had been busy entertaining Isaac all morning and was taking a breather. She held a giant, slightly nibbled-on doughnut in her hand, a cute bunny shape that she couldn't bear to eat herself.

King had taken a bite first, arguing it would make it easier for her to start eating once its perfect shape was marred.

"Everything okay at the company?" she asked.

"All smooth sailing," Dustin assured her. "Focus on having fun."

Brielle took a bite of the overly sweet doughnut. "Got it. I'll hang up now. The afternoon's activities are about to start, and Isaac's still bursting with energy. We've got a whole lineup of rides to conquer."

Dustin smiled at her words. "Don't worry about things here. Stellar Stage Entertainment has everything under control. I'll be in Beaconsfield for the next month. You and Isaac enjoy yourselves. You've earned a break, haven't you?"

"Thanks, you're the best."