Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 9

The moment she stepped into the office, all eyes were drawn to her like magnets. They felt like sharp, judgmental knives, ready to peel away the facade she had so carefully

constructed

Whispers swirled around her

“Must be off to see Mr. Dorsey again. Some people have all the luck. Marrying into wealth sure has its perks”

“Marrying into wealth? Please, there’s not even a ring on her finger. Didn’t Mr. Spencer publicly deny any engagement?”

“Besides, word has it Mr. Spencer deliberately delayed the bid proposal because he’s got

issues with her.”

“But I heard that Brielle’s family is quite wealthy. Otherwise, how could she get engaged to Mr. Spencer? Don’t prestigious families emphasize matching social status?”

“Ha! Since when do rich people drive cars worth only tens of thousands? No chauffeur even. She just happened to be Mr. Spencer’s classmate, which is how she even got a foot in the door.”

“No wonder. Taking advantage of Mr. Spencer’s naiveté, she probably hoodwinked him into an engagement.”

After what Spencer had said yesterday, everyone was even more convinced of their

theories.

an outlier in the department, landing a manager pos Mergers and Acquisitions division straight out of Beaconsfield College, stirri discontent

her modest backgrou everyone suspected nepotism or worse, that she traded her body to get ahead. To self-proclaimed

world was notorious for its hierarchies, and those within it often develop an inflated sense of self

been unwelcome from day one. In the three

“Several companies have sent their bids to Integral Elements Inc. The president previously discussed a price of 130 million with you, but they’re now hoping

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Integral Elements Inc., poring over annual reports and other investment banks’ research. She had even checked multiple simulation models; 130 million was the sweet spot. The sudden jump to

dialed Integral Elements Inc., but instead of the president, his assistant picked

we’ve yet to receive your bid. It seems you’re not

nine tomorrow morning. However, your new asking price is

Tanner is very busy,” came the

doubt. Tanner was

Lucinda, “Book the next

too pleased to be bossed around by a woman they considered to be a backdoor hire. Graduates from prestigious

had been decisive in her role, never showing weakness or seeking help in a damsel-in-distress manner, always

woman being so assertive, they

the manager and Spencer currently absent, she was the one

was nestled

preparing for months with her team to acquire Integral Elements Inc. Now with the bid proposal stalled by Spencer, she had no choice but to fly out personally

she and her team boarded the plane, Max was wrapping

laptop as Patrick brought him a cup of coffee, “Mr. Doesey, Ms. Brielle stopped

setting down his coffee to check his inbox. Aside from the email from the

conference call started, there was still no word from her.