Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 697

Donny was practically bouncing off the walls with excitement, his energy infectious as he handpicked the best candidates in less than half an hour. He pushed open the door and found Brielle lost in thought, staring blankly at the computer screen. He called out softly,

hesitant to startle her

“Ms. Haywood?”

It was puzzling. The crisis at Stellar Stage Entertainment had been resolved, and the company’s reputation was on the mend. Why, then, did Ms. Haywood seem so downcast?

Brielle glanced up, quickly composing herself, and resumed her cool, collected demeanor.

“Something on your mind, Ms. Haywood?”

Rubbing the bridge of her nose, Brielle shook her head. “No, have you finished the casting?”

“Yeah, these are the actors I’ve chosen–the ones who stuck around. They’re all top–notch, clear–headed folk.”

Brielle skimmed the files and was pleased. These faces could stand up to the scrutiny of the big screen.

“Donny, have them each play a part, then send me the footage. I’ll review it when I can.”

the final say still rested

as he registered Brielle’s engagement. He bit his lip, barely containing his

get right on it.”

him off, eager to get back to work, but

Dorsey International to deliver Stellar Stage Entertainment’s annual report?”

to follow, especially with the new year rolling in, which included presenting the year’s plans to the Dorsey International

a laissez–faire approach to its subsidiary, but times had changed. After a day of battling public scorn and achieving a miraculous turnaround, Stellar Stage

had powerful connections at Dorsey International, the extent of those connections was unclear to him, prompting his

which had been massaging her forehead, paused at Donny’s words. In truth, Stellar Stage Entertainment could now operate independently of Dorsey International, with the majority of shares in Brielle’s possession. Brielle’s overseas companies could fund Stellar

with Dorsey International–a move Brielle was not yet ready to make. Even if the connection with Max was as tenuous as a spider’s thread,

moment outside, burst into the room as though on cue. They were thrilled, barely containing their excitement, certain that Stellar Stage Entertainment was destined for

personally deliver the report

no need for you to be bothered with

trivial matters.”

Dorsey International, only to learn of her stronghold, which was none other than the CEO of Dorsey International himself.

exterior, had shown Brielle an unexpected tenderness, wrapping her in his arms. There were even rumors of a passionate morning encounter in

as a golden opportunity to curry favor with Max. A few well–placed compliments could mean promotions, raises, and a