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.

always been an outlier in the department, landing a manager pos Mergers and Acquisitions division straight out of Beaconsfield College,

worse, that she traded her body to get ahead.

financial world was notorious for its hierarchies, and those within it often develop an inflated sense of self due to the massive capital they

with her natural allure, had been unwelcome from day one. In the three years

phone with a casual tone, “Several companies have sent their bids to Integral Elements Inc. The president previously discussed

mark.”

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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

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

receive your bid. It

asking price is a departure

Mr. Tanner is very busy,” came the

no doubt. Tanner was probably meeting

of her team members, including Lucinda, “Book the next flight out. You’re coming with me

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

seeking help in a damsel-in-distress manner, always maintaining

the point of a woman being so assertive,

Spencer currently absent, she was

components manufacturer waiting to go public, was nestled in a neighboring town, providing over 3,000

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

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

brought him a cup of coffee, “Mr. Doesey, Ms. Brielle

his inbox. Aside from the email from the previous night, there was nothing new from her. She must be upset,

keys and sent Brielle a message – just a question mark. As the international conference call started, there was still no word from her. Max turned his attention back