Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 9

The moment she stepped into the office, all eyes were drawn to her like magnets. They felt like sharp, judgmental knives, ready to peel away the facade she had so carefully

constructed

Whispers swirled around her

“Must be off to see Mr. Dorsey again. Some people have all the luck. Marrying into wealth sure has its perks”

“Marrying into wealth? Please, there’s not even a ring on her finger. Didn’t Mr. Spencer publicly deny any engagement?”

“Besides, word has it Mr. Spencer deliberately delayed the bid proposal because he’s got

issues with her.”

“But I heard that Brielle’s family is quite wealthy. Otherwise, how could she get engaged to Mr. Spencer? Don’t prestigious families emphasize matching social status?”

“Ha! Since when do rich people drive cars worth only tens of thousands? No chauffeur even. She just happened to be Mr. Spencer’s classmate, which is how she even got a foot in the door.”

“No wonder. Taking advantage of Mr. Spencer’s naiveté, she probably hoodwinked him into an engagement.”

After what Spencer had said yesterday, everyone was even more convinced of their

theories.

a manager pos Mergers and Acquisitions division straight out of Beaconsfield College, stirri discontent among

engagement to Spencer and her modest backgrou everyone suspected nepotism or worse, that she traded her body to get ahead. To self-proclaimed elite, she was no different

its hierarchies, and those within it often develop an inflated sense of self due to the massive capital they handled, imagining themselves as titans of

had been unwelcome from day one. In the three years she’d been there, Lucinda was the only one she could

have sent their bids to Integral Elements Inc. The president previously discussed

mark.”

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multiple simulation models; 130 million was the sweet spot. The sudden jump to 200 million was a clear indicator that other companies were

Inc., but instead of the president, his assistant picked

your bid. It seems you’re not serious

bid will be on your desk by nine tomorrow morning. However, your new asking price is

very busy,” came

Tanner

of her team members, including Lucinda, “Book the next

pleased to be bossed around by a

decisive in her role, never showing weakness or seeking help in a damsel-in-distress

so

Brielle as the manager and Spencer currently absent, she was the one

Elements Inc., a small components manufacturer waiting to go public, was nestled in

Elements Inc. Now with the bid proposal stalled by Spencer, she had no

and her team boarded the plane, Max was wrapping up a meeting on his

his office, he opened his laptop as Patrick brought him a cup

from the previous night, there was nothing new from her. She must be

message – just a question mark. As the international conference call started, there was still no word from her.