Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

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.

responding. Initially, he had intended to assign Annie some minor tasks to keep her away from his office. However, the professor requested that Max allow Annie to gain experience under him as she intended to teach at Harvard and take over his position. She had completed her Master’s degree, and

She had been abandoned by her parents as a child, and was taken in by the professor. He had supported her education and living expenses all the way to university. He had

for

me to learn from you and to complete my doctoral project. If

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

“Thank you.” With that,

just as she exited, their shoulders nearly brushing. The resemblance–her featurés, poise, and aura–were too similar

shuffling through some files, hesitating to speak. “Mr. Dorsey,

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Michael’s directive, coupled with the personal entreaty from Max’s former Harvard mentor,

Max didn’t see the need to discuss such matters. There was only one

was passing by Dorsey International and hadn’t intended to go in, but

high–profile Sydney–Ms. Haywood,