Master of his heart (Max and Brielle) novel Chapter 1413

Brielle wandered into the kitchen, joining the others as they busied themselves with washing and chopping vegetables. King had saved a particularly large fish from his haul, a generous contribution to tonight's dinner.

To her pleasant surprise, Zheng YiYi and Samuel turned out to be quite the chefs. With little to contribute herself, Brielle seized the moment to shower them with compliments, making sure they got a bit of the limelight and stayed memorable to the viewers.

Exiting the kitchen, Brielle spotted King on the couch, looking like he was about to nod off. The sight unexpectedly tugged at her heart. He'd been running around nonstop these past few days, carving out every spare moment to be with her, as if their time together was slipping through his fingers. It reminded her of a kid savoring the last of their candy before it vanished.

Quietly, Brielle approached and began peeling an orange for him—a small act of kindness. She was curious why he'd decided to join the reality show, but seeing him so vibrant and genuine made her happy. Her gentle care was quietly captured on camera.

The clock had ticked to 7 PM, but the live stream viewers were still glued to their screens, hitting the hundreds of millions. Some had been watching all day without taking a break.

Brielle tried to wake King for dinner, giving him a gentle nudge. He was in a surprisingly deep sleep for being on the couch. "King?" she called softly, tapping his shoulder.

At her voice, King slowly opened his eyes, and seeing her first thing filled him with happiness. He instinctively pulled her close for a kiss but quickly remembered they were on live TV and let her go. The audience, who'd been eagerly waiting for a romantic moment, groaned in disappointment.

Jiang Yu, unable to hold back, made a biting remark about the scene, instantly cooling the room's warmth. King paused, giving her a sharp look, his patience stretched thin. "If you want to keep your career in entertainment, I'd suggest you zip it," he said, leaving Jiang Yu stunned and silent. Her confidence, always bolstered by her looks and talent, was rocked by King's indifference.

The awkwardness was palpable, and no one dared to step in. Even the crew felt Jiang Yu had crossed a line. Brielle placed her hand on King's, gently urging him, "Let it go."

Jiang Yu, in a fit of frustration, stood up abruptly and accused Brielle of enjoying King's defense. Her dramatic exit, assuming it would leave a mark, only highlighted how alone she was in the moment.