Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 158

As for who the fall guy was, it was still too early to tell.

The clock struck the hour for the meeting, and the executives settled into their seats one by one. The meeting was a smaller affair this time, taking place in Max’s office.

The HR Director and the Finance Director, having witnessed that episode in the office earlier. were quick to their feet when they saw Brielle walk in, oozing flattery from every pore. “Ms. Brielle, how are you.”

They had long since picked up on the dynamic between these two and were eager to curry favor.

Meanwhile, the other two in the office were taken aback by the deference shown to Brielle. They wanted to throw a snide remark or two, but with Max present, they bit their tongues.

Brielle nodded without betraying any sign of surprise or discomfort and took a seat off to the side.

The meeting was still about the investment in the Book company, and one eager beaver volunteered to personally go and win over the founder of Book.

Brielle gave the man who stood up a few extra glances–his name was Noah, a director not yet thirty.

Max’s approach to management was different from other companies. Take Hatfield Inc., for instance, where all shares were held within the family. But at Dorsey International, the Dorsey family didn’t hold all the shares.

One of the biggest bones of contention Max had with the Dorsey family was bringing in non–family board members, which could inject fresh perspectives and ensure stable governance structures, but it also stepped on the toes of other family members‘ interests.

Noah’s father had been one of those brought in back in the day, and now it was Noah’s turn. At twenty–eight, Noah had been with Dorsey International for five years.

Book,” he said, standing in his sleek black suit. Brielle couldn’t shake the feeling that when Noah rose, he

silent, his

is indeed a fine company, but I’d

room fell silent after

Ms. Brielle, do you have any idea what you are talking about? A billion–dollar valuation in half a year –

around on the street? Could you maybe engage

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speaking?”

intuition; Noah

founder of Book isn’t going to change his mind

Haywood, how do you know I can’t change his mind? Besides,

International employee. Why would she

Max, who was just sitting there impassively. Feeling somewhat frustrated but recalling his promise from earlier

night, I can head abroad. Ms. Alivia’s institute is well–known, but I’ve heard that her friend is not the only one from her class starting a business. I have some ideas already. Just give me a little time to do some field research, and I’ll get

to retort, but Max simply responded, “Hmm.” That was an

face darkened, and he shot Brielle

you want to try and persuade

through Noah’s eyes, and he nodded, “Alright.”

sooner had she sat down than a call