Master of his heart (Max and Brielle) novel Chapter 1548

Andrew wrapped her tightly in his arms, making sure she was safely tucked into the car before speeding away. Aubree’s eyes stung from the ink, and the chorus of smartphone cameras clicking around her only confirmed her suspicion: she looked a mess.

Andrew didn't hesitate, driving straight to the hospital, worried that the black substance might contain something harmful. But Aubree just managed a weak smile. “It’s the Clements family behind this, probably just regular ink to humiliate me. Andrew, if you keep showing up like this, it’ll only happen more often.”

She felt trapped because it was all Desiree’s doing. The entire Clements family had shown her kindness; Marissa even gave her shares in the family business. As someone brought up by the Clements but not related by blood, any sort of retaliation would come off as ungrateful.

Andrew drove in silence, not saying a word. He took her back to her place and drew a warm bath for her. Aubree slipped into the tub, scrubbing the ink from her cheeks before soaking, turning the water pitch black. After draining it and taking a long shower, she finally felt clean.

In her pajamas, she found Andrew on the phone, his face a storm of anger, likely talking to someone from the Clements family. Whatever was said hit him hard, making him tremble before slumping in defeat. Aubree guessed it was Desiree, probably using her health as leverage.

Even with his fiery temper, Andrew was the family’s golden boy, loved and spoiled by everyone. Yet this affection felt like a burden, especially since they all disapproved of Aubree. Incidents like today's would keep happening, embarrassing her, now a public figure, in front of everyone. They knew she wouldn’t retaliate, but it would hurt Andrew, pulling his focus from the Clements Corporation to his adopted sister instead.

Drying her hair, Aubree felt a strange sense of relief. Checking her phone, she wasn’t surprised to see the ink-throwing incident trending, with rivals already spinning stories against her. Rumors flew about her stealing someone’s man, about deliberate revenge. Even Andrew wasn’t spared from speculation.