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.

manager pos Mergers and Acquisitions division

suspected nepotism or worse, that she traded her body to get ahead.

develop an inflated sense of self due to the massive capital

the three

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 to

mark.”

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had done her homework on Integral Elements Inc., poring over annual reports and other investment banks’ research. She had even checked multiple simulation

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

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

tomorrow morning. However, your new asking price is

very busy,” came the curt

doubt. Tanner

stood up, signaling three of her team members, including Lucinda, “Book the next flight out.

were none too pleased to be bossed around by a woman they considered to be a backdoor hire. Graduates from prestigious schools, they all had dreams of

weakness or seeking help in a damsel-in-distress manner, always maintaining a cool demeanor that seemed

being so assertive, they thought,

the manager and Spencer currently absent, she was the one in

was nestled in a

her team to acquire Integral Elements Inc. Now with the bid

boarded the plane, Max was wrapping up a

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

paused, setting down his coffee to check his inbox. Aside from the email from the previous night, there was nothing new from her. She must be upset,

a question mark. As the international conference call started, there was still no word from her. Max turned his attention back to the screen, his