Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 10

Brielle’s knees doubled as a makeshift desk for her laptop as she cast a glance at Lucinda. “Have you looked into this company’s cash flow, market share, profits, and sales forecasts?” she asked, her tone casual but pointed.

Lucinda’s face tightened, her annoyance growing by the second. Being called out in front of the others like this was a low blow from Brielle.

Fingers dancing across the keyboard, Brielle didn’t need a physical proposal in front of her; she had meticulously analyzed the future trends of Integral Elements Inc.

The firm wasn’t large, but it was a powerhouse of profitability, with each employee generating a whopping three hundred percent profit for the company.

What’s more, Integral Elements Inc. had cut costs to the bone by eliminating packaging, engineering design, and marketing expenses.

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Their long-term relationship with Dorsey International was built solely on reputation no small feat. Just that alone made their trip worthwhile.

After quietly finishing up her notes, Brielle looked up at the trio before her.

“Organize the reports you’ve prepared yourselves,” she instructed calmly.

Lucinda was the first to express shock. “What reports?”

The two male colleagues’ brows furrowed in confusion. “You mean the proposal? But wasn’t that kicked back by Mr. Spencer?”

Brielle took a deep breath, her gaze sharp. “Besides the proposal, I want all the preliminary research we’ve done on Integral Elements Inc. – their distribution channels, logistics, you name it. If we’re going to impress Tanner, we need to understand this company inside. out.”

brought her laptop, stood there empty-handed. “Why all the fuss? We’re here.

I didn’t bring you here to make snarky comments. You’re employees, and

got on well with Brielle, but

colleague, she snapped. “This mess is your fault! If you’d just

off, forwarding the incriminating

Spencer was in the office this afternoon. He’s making you

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Brielle’s been demoted!]

nothing. Poor thing got cheated on by her fiancé

with the proposal and seal the deal with Tanner. All the credit would be hers, and Brielle’s efforts

they had followed her. Now, with the text in hand, they found an outlet for their frustration and quickly

don’t be upset. She

high and mighty. Let’s head

left as if it was all Brielle’s

is really a man’s game. Once

men wanted to hear, winning their approval. The trio booked tickets home, leaving Brielle alone in the waiting

from Max, dripping with condescension. After a moment’s hesitation, Brielle deleted it. She wasn’t going to wait for a savior

suit.

on her work. After another hour, she finally saw Tanner, flanked by two associates,

and files, Brielle

Tanner, long time no see,” she greeted, extending a

still-missing proposal, feeling played by Dorsey International. “Ms. Brielle, what are you still