Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 510

“Relax, by the time we combine our shares, we’ll have well over sixty percent of the control in our hands. But there’s something else I gotta mention – you remember Book, right? He’s been stirring the pot while we’ve been gearing up to go public. There might be some market clashes down the road.”

“Let’s cross that bridge when we come to it,” Brielle said, her voice cool as ice. The IPO was just the beginning of their climb to the top; there was a long road ahead.

After ending the call, she stared out the window, lost in thought, sparks of ambition flickering in her eyes. She couldn’t help but check on Max. At the moment, Max had his Bluetooth earpiece in, busy in a conference call with the executives.

Despite the injuries he carried, he was like an unceasing engine. His position was a testament to his extraordinary talent and hard work. She needed to be stronger to stand by his side.

The hotel was ablaze with lights, and a barbecue grill had been set up outside, adding a festive air to the evening.

Tessa was out of her element in such a gathering, stuck to Andrew like ivy to an oak. Her eyes darted around, always wary whenever they landed on any woman who rivaled her own beauty.

She scanned the crowd and didn’t spot Brielle, which brought a cold smirk to her lips. Would Brielle dare show up tonight?

Just as she had that thought, a car pulled up in front of her. The door opened, and out stepped Max. He walked around to the passenger side and opened the door for Brielle.

all eyes were

a girlfriend was no longer a secret, but this was the first time he’d

of Brielle made Tessa’s face darken, and she clutched Andrew’s arm

as lowly as Brielle could rise to the top, made her fear being replaced by

sight of Brielle, a sharp glint passed through his

Brielle’s hand, concerned she might be nervous. But Brielle was more at ease than he expected. “Of course,” he thought, “why would someone who dared to play high–stakes poker

was lined with a pool, an ice rink, and the open barbecue pits, leading up to the Starcatcher Tower.

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the tables were laden with pastries and drinks. It was just a casual get–together, yet it had the air of a grand banquet. Unlike a formal

caught the looks of curiosity and disdain. from the wealthy heirs and heiresses like spotlights attempting to

glanced around the room and saw the scions of the big four banks, the retail. princess, and the smartphone empire’s young heir, intermingled with the current hotshots of the celebrity scene, likely accompanying the young elites. The caliber

steeped in military honor. Business and politics run in Jaired’s family, and he’s got a sterling rep – a lot of

knew of Jaired and the Riddle family; anyone in Max’s orbit