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Alivia managed to keep her emotions in check as she responded, “Alright, I’ll keep a close eye out for you. My friend trusts me implicitly, since I offered some solid advice during the initial development of the software. He’s willing to wait for your offer.”

Max rubbed his temples wearily, “If another company comes in with a decent proposal, tell him not to worry about Dorsey International.”

Alivia thought she had misheard. Reflexively, she blurted out, “What?” Was he implying that he wasn’t interested in her friend’s project?

Impossible. With so many venture capital firms on Wall Street drooling over this financing opportunity, who wouldn’t want in? Creating at billion–dollar value in less than six months was an extraordinary feat in

any industry.

The conference room door swung open, and Patrick stepped in. “Sir, your tickets are all set.”

Max nodded and rose slowly from his seat. “There’s something in the report I’m not too thrilled about–he’s relinquished control of his company.”

Following behind him, Alivia wondered if her friend’s willingness to give up control wasn’t a positive thing. With Dorsey International investing, wouldn’t that give them majority control? Wouldn’t the company’s future. then be at the discretion of Dorsey International, and wasn’t that something Max should be pleased about?

“Max.” She couldn’t help but reach out and tug at his sleeve. “This developer and I have a great relationship. Even if you’re not planning to invest, couldn’t you at least meet him? Maybe if you heard his thoughts in person, you might change your mind.”

to miss this chance to forge a closer connection with Max, and what she hadn’t told him was that she also had shares in

only bind therm closer together. She

a favor for me.”

close to him as well.

turned to Patrick, inquiring about his schedule for

out a calendar. “There’s a meeting right after we land, and it’s going to be busy till the

sleeve. “I’ll come back on the third of next.

tour of the research institute then. And hey, you reinstalled WhatsApp, right? You should add me. My brother and the others

you too.”

do that when I’m

urged him on. “Then you should go, don’t want to

him go, barely containing her adoration.

most. accomplished people couldn’t hide their emotions when it came to matters of the heart. He followed Max, pondering before finally speaking up. “Ms.

what? Investment opportunities aren’t exclusive to Dorsey International. She could go

corner of Patrick’s mouth twitched, and he cleared his throat. “You

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suppose Ms. Alivia has feelings