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.

in the department, landing a manager pos Mergers and

of her engagement to Spencer and her modest backgrou everyone suspected nepotism or worse, that she traded

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

one. In the three

bids to Integral Elements Inc. The president previously discussed a price of 130 million with you, but they’re now hoping

mark.”

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poring over annual reports and other investment banks’ research. She had even checked multiple simulation models; 130 million was the sweet spot.

Elements Inc., but instead of the

to receive your bid. It seems

tomorrow morning. However, your new asking price is

Brielle, Mr. Tanner is very busy,” came

no doubt. Tanner was probably meeting with

including Lucinda, “Book

she picked, 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

had been decisive in her role, never showing weakness or seeking help in a damsel-in-distress manner, always maintaining a cool demeanor that seemed to threaten their sense of

so

Brielle as the manager and Spencer currently

public, was nestled in a neighboring town, providing

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

boarded the plane, Max was wrapping up a meeting on

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

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

international conference call started, there was still no