Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

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[Ryan wants to invest two billion in Alpha, and he thinks I can sway you. Uncle Max, does he overestimate me or underestimate you?]

[No investment.]

Max’s reply came quickly, a curt two–word dismissal. Just like when Brielle had sent her initial email, his emotionless response had been a flat rejection.

She licked her lips, unable to suppress the mischievous thought. [Seems I don’t have the charm to cloud Uncle Max’s judgment.]

As she sent the email, her palms were damp with sweat. It was a bold flirtation, her heart a mix of sour trepidation and sweet anticipation.

There was no reply from Max.

While waiting, Brielle researched more about Alpha. Whether they invested or not, appraising the company’s value was her department’s responsibility.

a new email

contact.

at the clock and texted him. [Uncle Max, is this business trip going to be a long one? Otherwise,

documents on his desk as

chimed.

men in sharp suits, negotiating

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at Max. Once the men left, Alivia stood, poured him a coffee, and ventured, “I didn’t expect you to invest in my professor’s protégé, Max. Is

naturally involve her mediation. She’d mentioned a software developed on campus by the

seized the opportunity to accompany Max abroad to the research facility, creating

be

it an internal

talents in their respective fields, their families saw them: as a pair. Her motivation was fueled by the name Max alone. She aspired to be the woman by his side, and she