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 straight out of Beaconsfield

her engagement to Spencer and her modest backgrou everyone suspected nepotism or worse,

develop an inflated sense of self due to the massive capital they

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

mark.”

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Inc., poring over annual reports and other investment banks’ research. She had even checked multiple simulation models; 130 million was the

instead of the president, his assistant

receive your bid. It seems you’re not

desk by nine tomorrow morning. However, your new asking price is a departure from our previous discussions, and I’d like to discuss this in person with

is very busy,” came the curt

excuse, no doubt. Tanner was probably meeting with

“Book the next flight out. You’re coming with me

the two male colleagues, were none too pleased to be bossed around by a woman they considered to be a backdoor hire. Graduates from

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

woman being so assertive, they thought, when she

as the manager and Spencer currently

nestled in a neighboring town, providing

the bid proposal stalled by Spencer, she had

and her team boarded the plane, Max was wrapping up a meeting

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

from the previous night, there was

few keys and sent Brielle a message – just 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