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As for who the fall guy was, it was still too early to tell.

The clock struck the hour for the meeting, and the executives settled into their seats one by one. The meeting was a smaller affair this time, taking place in Max’s office.

The HR Director and the Finance Director, having witnessed that episode in the office earlier. were quick to their feet when they saw Brielle walk in, oozing flattery from every pore. “Ms. Brielle, how are you.”

They had long since picked up on the dynamic between these two and were eager to curry favor.

Meanwhile, the other two in the office were taken aback by the deference shown to Brielle. They wanted to throw a snide remark or two, but with Max present, they bit their tongues.

Brielle nodded without betraying any sign of surprise or discomfort and took a seat off to the side.

The meeting was still about the investment in the Book company, and one eager beaver volunteered to personally go and win over the founder of Book.

Brielle gave the man who stood up a few extra glances–his name was Noah, a director not yet thirty.

Hatfield Inc., for instance, where all shares were held within the family. But at Dorsey International, the Dorsey family didn’t hold all

bringing in non–family board members, which could inject fresh perspectives and ensure stable governance structures, but it also stepped on the toes

it was Noah’s turn. At twenty–eight, Noah had been with Dorsey International for

in his sleek black suit. Brielle couldn’t shake the feeling that when Noah rose,

remained silent, his expression

is indeed a fine company, but I’d like

silent after her words.

Book? Ms. Brielle, do you have any idea what you are talking about? A billion–dollar valuation in half

are just lying around on the street?

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speaking?”

intuition; Noah was hostile toward her.

founder of Book isn’t

his

frowned. Alivia wasn’t a Dorsey International employee. Why would

at Max, who was just sitting there impassively. Feeling somewhat frustrated but recalling his promise from earlier at her apartment, she made

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