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.

Returning, a new email awaited

contact.

clock and texted him. [Uncle Max, is this business trip going to be a long one? Otherwise, Ryan wouldn’t dare show up at the office. He

at the stack of documents on his desk as his phone.

chimed.

several middle–aged men in sharp suits, negotiating

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left, Alivia stood, poured him a coffee, and ventured, “I didn’t expect you to

mentioned a software developed on campus by the student during a past visit to Beaconsfield, piquing Max’s interest. He’d asked for the technical details and plans, but Alivia

her professor inquired, and she seized the opportunity to accompany

be alone.

the meeting, Max had been quietly listening while replying to an email. Was it an internal company message? She

as a pair. Her motivation was fueled by the name Max alone. She aspired to be the woman by his side, and she quietly thwarted any Beaconsfield socialite foolish enough to express interest in him.