Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 106

Alivia managed to keep her emotions in check as she responded, “Alright, I’ll keep a close eye out for you. My friend trusts me implicitly, since I offered some solid advice during the initial development of the software. He’s willing to wait for your offer.”

Max rubbed his temples wearily, “If another company comes in with a decent proposal, tell him not to worry about Dorsey International.”

Alivia thought she had misheard. Reflexively, she blurted out, “What?” Was he implying that he wasn’t interested in her friend’s project?

Impossible. With so many venture capital firms on Wall Street drooling over this financing opportunity, who wouldn’t want in? Creating at billion–dollar value in less than six months was an extraordinary feat in

any industry.

The conference room door swung open, and Patrick stepped in. “Sir, your tickets are all set.”

Max nodded and rose slowly from his seat. “There’s something in the report I’m not too thrilled about–he’s relinquished control of his company.”

Following behind him, Alivia wondered if her friend’s willingness to give up control wasn’t a positive thing. With Dorsey International investing, wouldn’t that give them majority control? Wouldn’t the company’s future. then be at the discretion of Dorsey International, and wasn’t that something Max should be pleased about?

“Max.” She couldn’t help but reach out and tug at his sleeve. “This developer and I have a great relationship. Even if you’re not planning to invest, couldn’t you at least meet him? Maybe if you heard his thoughts in person, you might change your mind.”

to forge a closer connection with Max, and what she hadn’t told him was that she also had

closer together. She wanted to weave herself into

a

together, and her brother was close to him

Patrick, inquiring about his

pulled out a calendar. “There’s a meeting right after we land, and it’s going to be busy till the start

sleeve. “I’ll come back on the

then. And hey, you

you too.”

that when I’m

“Then you should

go, barely

couldn’t hide their emotions when it came to matters of the heart. He followed Max, pondering before finally speaking up. “Ms.

his surprise, Max asked, “Waiting for what? Investment opportunities aren’t exclusive to Dorsey International. She could

and he cleared his

Chapter 106

Ms. Alivia has feelings for you, sir?”

but she has