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.

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,

words. She had been abandoned by her parents as a child, and was taken in by the professor. He had supported her education and living

for

learn from you and to complete my doctoral project. If it inconveniences you,

hassle. Your workstation is outside. If you have any questions, feel free to ask

you.” With

she exited, their shoulders nearly brushing. The resemblance–her featurés,

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

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personal entreaty from Max’s former Harvard mentor, meant that Max

need.” Max didn’t see the need to discuss

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

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

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