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.”

final say still rested in Brielle’s hands.

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

get right on

to get back to work, but then

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

had protocols to follow, especially with the new

had treated this task with indifference and sent digital reports, while Dorsey International had taken 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 Entertainment undoubtedly caught

Dorsey International, the extent of those

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 Stage Entertainment if

do so would sever ties 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, Brielle clung to

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

Haywood, I could personally deliver the

need for you

trivial matters.”

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

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

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