Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

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Brielle was oblivious to the undercurrents swirling amongst her colleagues as she plowed through the morning’s stack of paperwork. By the time she’d finished, her eyes were so sore and swollen it felt like they might start watering.

Rubbing her eyes, she was contemplating whether to call an impromptu meeting when her phone buzzed with a message from Max. [Lunch?]

It was as if he had a sixth sense for her well–being. His message was a gentle nudge reminding her not to skip meals lest her stomach issues flare up again.

A bittersweet feeling washed over Brielle as she quickly typed back a response. [On my way.]

Max’s eyes crinkled into a soft smile at her reply.

He was seated in the boardroom, where the atmosphere had been tense, and the team members spoke with trepidation, seeing their CEO’s stern expression. Yet, within less than two minutes, Max’s demeanor shifted from stormy to sunny, and the room breathed a collective sigh of relief. One quick–thinking team member seized the moment to finish their report, and indeed, there were no objections from Max.

As the meeting wrapped up, everyone felt as if they had been touched by a spring breeze. Their respect for the person who could lift the Max’s spirits was growing. Could it be Ms. Alivia?

glances were exchanged. Perhaps Ms. Alivia was poised to become the

soon.

all, Ms. Alivia had been involved in

in her.

pace for Max, with back–to–back

the CEO of the Serenity Group to discuss the new tourism project in Lynn County. Then, dinner at six with Mr. Hatfield. Their fragrance business is booming, and they’re likely looking to collaborate with Dorsey International on a limited edition line. Finally, at eight, we start bidding on the overseas

days were always full, but never before had he felt time was so scarce that even

Sammuel’s dinner place?” Max

Hatfield said you could choose the venue.”

let’s go with Bite and Sip

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block a few times, he couldn’t recall ever

chosen dining spot, Patrick whipped out his phone and searched. The address for Bite and Sip Bistro was just a stone’s