Chapter 649

Patrick furrowed his brow as he noticed the shift in the company’s staff–from their initial coldness to a growing acceptance of her, and now, to outright praise. It unsettled him.

Max’s phone rang shortly after. It was a call from his former mentor at Harvard, who mentioned the new secretary. She was the professor’s goddaughter, Annie.

Max had been well–looked after by the professor during his time at Harvard, so he didn’t decline the implied request. Max had thought Michael’s move to be a minor play, but it turned out to be a significant one–Annie was his professor’s goddaughter.

Rubbing his temples, Max recognized this as a hot potato he didn’t want to handle.

Annie knocked and entered, placing the documents on the desk. “Hello.”

There was a respectful tone in her voice, her gaze demure, “These are from my godfather. I just got back to the States this morning and have already met with Michael. I didn’t expect to be placed here, but it came up in conversation with my godfather.”

Her tone was casual, her every move exuding the essence of Brielle.

professor requested that Max allow Annie to gain experience under him as she intended

He had supported her education and living expenses all the way to university. He had not only adopted her as his

for a moment.

Annie finally said. “My godfather sent me to learn from you and to

outside. If you have any questions, feel free to ask others.” Max’s

you.” With that, she turned and left.

brushing. The resemblance–her featurés, poise, and

shuffling through some files, hesitating to speak. “Mr. Dorsey, do you think we should tell Ms.

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too coincidental. Michael’s directive, coupled with the personal entreaty from Max’s former Harvard mentor, meant that Max couldn’t

discuss such matters. There was only one

was passing by Dorsey International and hadn’t intended to go in, but a message from a former colleague caught her attention.

another, even more high–profile Sydney–Ms. Haywood, when are you coming

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