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.”

all, the final say still rested in Brielle’s hands.

he registered Brielle’s engagement. He bit

right on

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

should we send to Dorsey International to deliver Stellar Stage Entertainment’s annual

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

reports, while Dorsey International had taken a laissez–faire approach to its subsidiary, but times had changed. After a day of

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

Stage Entertainment could now operate independently of Dorsey International, with

sever ties with Dorsey International–a move Brielle was not yet ready to make. Even if the connection with Max

had been eagerly awaiting their moment outside, burst into the room as though on cue. They were thrilled,

could personally deliver the

Haywood, there’s no need for you

trivial matters.”

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

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

a golden opportunity to curry favor with Max. A few