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.

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

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

its hierarchies, and those within it often develop an inflated sense of self due to the massive capital they handled, imagining themselves as titans of the

unwelcome from day one. In the three years she’d been there, Lucinda was

tone, “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

mark.”

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simulation models; 130 million was the sweet spot. The sudden jump to

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

to receive your bid. It

desk by nine tomorrow morning. However, your new asking price is a departure

very busy,” came the

Tanner

her team members, including Lucinda, “Book the next flight out.

two male colleagues, were none too pleased to be bossed around by a woman

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

so assertive, they thought, when she was destined

and Spencer currently absent, she was

manufacturer waiting to go public, was nestled in a neighboring

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

her team boarded the plane, Max was wrapping

he opened his laptop as Patrick brought him a

from the previous night, there was nothing new from her. She must be upset, he

keys and sent Brielle a message – just a question mark. As the international conference call started, there was still no word from her.