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

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

right

him off, eager to get back to work, but then

should we send to Dorsey International

Entertainment had protocols to follow, especially with the new

approach to its subsidiary, but times had changed. After a day of battling public scorn and achieving a miraculous turnaround, Stellar Stage Entertainment undoubtedly caught the attention of Dorsey International’s executives.

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

of Dorsey International, with the majority of shares in Brielle’s possession.

if the connection with Max was as tenuous as a spider’s thread, Brielle clung to it, wary of

had been eagerly awaiting their 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 greatness.

I could personally deliver the report

Ms. Haywood, there’s no need for you to be bothered with

trivial matters.”

who had once tried to expose Brielle at Dorsey International, only to learn of her stronghold, which was none other than the

her in his

A few well–placed compliments could