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

or worse, that she traded her body to get ahead. To

it often develop an inflated sense

one. In the three

casual tone, “Several companies have sent their bids to Integral Elements Inc. The

mark.”

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done her homework on Integral Elements Inc., poring over annual reports and other investment banks’ research. She had even checked multiple simulation models; 130 million was the sweet spot. The sudden jump to 200

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

Brielle, we’ve yet to receive your bid. It seems

morning. However, your new asking price is a departure from our previous discussions, and I’d like to discuss this in person with Mr.

Mr. Tanner is very busy,” came the curt

doubt. Tanner was probably meeting with

three of her team members, including Lucinda, “Book

colleagues, were none too pleased to be bossed around by a woman they considered to be a backdoor hire. Graduates from prestigious schools, they

or seeking help in a damsel-in-distress manner, always maintaining a cool demeanor that seemed to threaten their sense

a woman being so

Brielle as the manager and Spencer

public, was nestled in a neighboring town, providing over 3,000 jobs

Integral Elements Inc. Now with the bid proposal stalled by Spencer, she had no choice but to

she 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 of coffee,

his inbox. Aside from the email from the previous night, there was nothing new from

question mark. As the international conference call started, there was still no word from her. Max turned his attention back to the screen, his