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.”

naiveté, she probably hoodwinked him into

yesterday, everyone was even more

theories.

department, landing a manager pos Mergers and Acquisitions division

or worse, that she traded her body

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

with her natural allure, had been unwelcome from day one. In the three years she’d been there, Lucinda was the only

tone, “Several companies have sent their bids to Integral Elements Inc. The president previously discussed a price of 130 million with you, but

mark.”

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had 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.

Inc., but instead of the president, his assistant

yet to receive your bid. It seems you’re

by nine tomorrow morning. However, your new asking price is a departure from

is very

Tanner

Lucinda, “Book the next flight out. You’re coming with me to Integral

a

in her role, never showing weakness or seeking help in a damsel-in-distress manner, always maintaining

being so assertive, they thought, when she was

Spencer currently absent, she was the one

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

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