Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 916

Max didn't respond to the question; he didn't need to prove anything to anyone, least of all the depth of his feelings for Brielle. Handling personal questions wasn't exactly his forte. Andrew had asked more out of casual curiosity than genuine concern. Once he knew Max

had the Dorsey family situation under control, he stood up from the mahogany desk and made his exit.

Inside his car, Max slumped against the plush leather of the back seat and instructed his assistant in a muffled tone, "Head to Stellar Stage Entertainment."

The buzz at Stellar Stage Entertainment was palpable. The board had just passed a plan to construct two sizable cafeterias within the building, aiming to significantly boost the working conditions for the staff. The news spread like wildfire, stirring excitement throughout the company. Then, the higher-ups announced a company-wide salary raise, extending even to the unproven rookies, and to top it off, they revealed that all artist wardrobe designs would be entrusted to libo. Anyone who was anyone in the fashion scene knew of libo. His creations were routinely snatched up by A-listers in Hollywood, leaving nothing for the lesser-known talents. And now, this high-flying designer was going to dress Stellar Stage's newcomers?

But when word got out that it was Brielle who had secured libo's services, not a soul within Stellar Stage doubted it. They had followed Mr. Haywood-Brielle's father-to this point, witnessing her turn the impossible into reality time and again. She was the real deal, tirelessly working for Stellar Stage, and the company's higher-ups respected and supported her without question.

Even those known for their flattery, who had stayed on after Dorsey International targeted the company, didn't bolt. They proposed pay cuts as a gesture of solidarity-not out of coercion, but by choice. Brielle, however, declined their offers and instead gave everyone raises, earning their unwavering loyalty.

However, just because Stellar Stage believed in Brielle didn't mean the outside world did. When rumors that libo was designing for Stellar Stage's rookies hit the internet, mockery ensued.

"I bet no one at Stellar Stage realizes libo's rank in fashion."

Don't they know about the A-lister last year who got turned down

gets rejected, but Stellar Stage rookies get custom libo designs? They're

tall tale." Online commentators were relentless in their ridicule of Brielle. Stellar Stage staff felt

our new cafeterias," they retorted. That comment, screenshot and shared,

butts of the joke, their names linked and lampooned endlessly online. "I used to envy Brielle, with Max chasing after her. Turns out birds of a feather

a shame, they could've been the perfect power

the match-a welfare queen and a

internet was awash with

pointing fingers

and Max. Brielle was

of the

reputation was somewhat

cushioned by his long-standing

image. But

trolls showed no mercy.