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.”

stood there empty-handed. “Why all the fuss?

now. I didn’t bring you here to make snarky comments. You’re employees, and if you don’t even have the basic data with you, what do you think we’re here

flushed with embarrassment and anger. She usually got on well with

is your fault! If you’d just groveled to Mr. Spencer, we wouldn’t be here getting

off, forwarding the

office this afternoon. He’s making you manager,

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Brielle’s been demoted!]

cheated on

in with the proposal and seal the deal with Tanner.

in a sour mood since boarding the plane, but out of respect for Brielle’s position, they had followed her. Now, with the text in hand, they found an outlet for

don’t be upset. She can’t do

all high and mighty. Let’s head back and

it was

surge of relief and adopted a softer tone, “Ah, negotiation is really a man’s game. Once I’m manager,

was exactly what the men wanted to hear, winning their approval. The trio booked tickets home, leaving Brielle alone in the waiting area. Blinking away the sting of tears, she tucked a lock of hair behind her ear and

a single question mark from Max, dripping with condescension. After a moment’s hesitation, Brielle deleted it. She wasn’t

suit.

newfound clarity, she focused more intently on her work. After another hour, she finally saw Tanner, flanked by two associates, walk

and files,

greeted, extending a hand

but frowned at the thought of the still-missing proposal, feeling played by Dorsey International. “Ms. Brielle, what are