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

Donny as he registered Brielle’s engagement. He

get right

back to work,

who should we send to Dorsey International to deliver Stellar

had protocols to follow, especially with the new year rolling in, which

its subsidiary, but times had changed. After a day of battling public scorn and achieving a miraculous turnaround, Stellar Stage Entertainment

International, the extent of those connections was unclear to him, prompting his

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 Stage

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, Brielle clung to

cue. They were thrilled, barely containing their excitement, certain that Stellar Stage Entertainment was destined for greatness.

I could personally deliver the

for you to

trivial matters.”

to expose Brielle at Dorsey International, only to learn of her stronghold, which

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

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