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.”

still rested in Brielle’s hands.

over Donny as he registered Brielle’s engagement. He bit his

right on it.”

him off, eager to get back to work, but

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

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

a day of battling public scorn and achieving a miraculous turnaround, Stellar Stage Entertainment undoubtedly caught the attention of Dorsey International’s executives. A slipshod report

Dorsey International, the extent of those connections was unclear to him,

Entertainment could now operate independently of Dorsey International, with the majority of shares in Brielle’s possession. Brielle’s overseas companies could fund Stellar Stage Entertainment if

move Brielle was not yet ready to make. Even if the connection with

eagerly awaiting their moment outside, burst into the room as though on cue. They were thrilled, barely containing their excitement, certain

Haywood, I could personally deliver the report to

for you to be bothered with

trivial matters.”

International, only to learn of her stronghold, which was none

his stoic exterior, had shown Brielle an unexpected tenderness, wrapping her in his arms.

executives, barely containing their glee, saw this as a golden opportunity to curry favor with Max. A few well–placed compliments could mean