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.

department, landing a manager pos Mergers and Acquisitions division straight out of Beaconsfield

the revelation of her 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

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

the three years she’d been there, Lucinda was

their bids to Integral Elements Inc. The president previously discussed

mark.”

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other investment banks’ research. She had even checked multiple simulation models; 130 million was the sweet spot. The sudden jump to 200 million was a clear indicator that other companies

Integral Elements Inc., but instead of the president,

yet to receive your bid. It seems you’re not serious

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

Mr. Tanner is very busy,” came the curt

doubt. Tanner was probably meeting with

“Book the next flight out. You’re coming with me

colleagues, were none too pleased to be bossed around by a woman they considered to be a backdoor

or seeking help in a damsel-in-distress manner, always maintaining a cool demeanor

being so assertive, they

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

was nestled in

preparing for months with her team to acquire Integral Elements Inc. Now with the bid proposal

plane, Max was

in his office, he opened his laptop as Patrick brought him

coffee to check his inbox. Aside from the email from the previous night, there was nothing

a question mark. As the international conference call started, there was still