Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 844

Chapter 844

Everybody in the Dorsey clan knew who Max was chasing after, and the old patriarch had already made it clear he wasn't happy about it. But Dorsey International went ahead and issued a statement, totally ignoring his wishes. Even though Max held a significant chunk of the company, no one was sure if the old man didn't have some tricks left up his sleeve.

The Dorsey family couldn't outmaneuver Max, so they were all banking on the old man to put Max in his place. But then, out of nowhere, the patriarch fell critically ill, and everyone was on edge.

All eyes turned suspiciously towards Max. Some even whispered, wondering if the old man's disapproval of Max's relationship with Brielle had pushed him to drastic measures.

At the back of the crowd stood Spencer, looking out of place. Gone were his expensive tailored suits; now, he was in workman's gear, clearly straight from the job site. But unlike some of the other scruffy folks, his overalls were spotless. When someone made a snide comment about Uncle Max, Spencer couldn't hold back. "Uncle Max isn't like that."

Immediately, everyone turned to look at him. Within the Dorsey family, Spencer's relationship with Max was awkward, to say the least. Everyone thought Spencer must hold a grudge against Max. After all, much of the family's troubles had Max's fingerprints all over them. But the arrogance that once marked Spencer's face had faded. Now, his eyes were humbly cast down. "Uncle Max has been running Dorsey International for years, and his achievements speak for themselves. Grandpa handed the company over to him a long time ago; there's no reason for him to harm Grandpa."

As Spencer spoke up, others snorted in disdain. "Spencer, what are you even doing here? You've been kicked out of the family. You have no right to stand with us."

with his head bowed, as if the insults were just a breeze passing by. Max, on the other hand, was unruffled.

group, felt the collective gaze of the family urging him to speak.

pretending to nap, allowed a faint smirk to cross his

if the

face darkened, his eyes flashing dangerously.

might that

found himself at a loss for words, feeling the sting of embarrassment. With so many Dorseys present, and as Max's older brother, he felt slighted by Max's lack of respect. Could Max have known about the sabotage the information he sold from

father and son, hoping it would get worse But the old

old, be

large stake

that statement from Dorsey International was out of line. At the very least,

Max ignored him, closing his eyes again, as if

William could hear snickers from behind him. His face turned a mottled shade of red and green as he

William couldn't get through to Max, the others dared not approach him either. Instead, they turned their scorn on Spencer. But Spencer's temper had cooled from the volatile days of old. He simply hung his