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.

in the department, landing a manager pos Mergers and Acquisitions division straight

nepotism or worse, that she traded her body to get ahead. To self-proclaimed elite, she was no different from

often develop an inflated sense of self due

three years she’d been there, Lucinda was the only one she could really

a casual tone, “Several companies have sent their bids to Integral Elements Inc. The president previously discussed a price of 130 million with you, but

mark.”

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homework on 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 200 million was a clear indicator that other companies

Inc., but instead of the president, his

we’ve yet to receive your bid. It seems you’re

bid will be on your desk by nine tomorrow morning. However, your new asking price is a departure from

Tanner is very busy,”

no doubt. Tanner was probably meeting with

“Book the next

too pleased to be bossed around by a woman they considered

role, never showing weakness or seeking help in a damsel-in-distress manner, always

a woman being so assertive,

Spencer currently absent, she was the one

to go public, was nestled in a neighboring town,

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

and her team boarded the plane, Max was wrapping

his laptop as Patrick brought him a cup of coffee,

check his inbox. Aside from the email from the previous night, there was nothing new from her. She must

As the international conference call started, there was still no word from her. Max turned