Chapter 363

Max slouched in his high–rise office chair; his brow furrowed as he absorbed Patrick’s news about the increasing number of whistleblowing letters. He snapped his laptop shut. “Push back the overseas meeting.” It was time to pay a visit to Brielle at Pearl Estate.

Patrick, knowing what was on Max’s mind, followed suit.

They had just reached the exclusive parking garage via the private elevator when Max was halted in his tracks. Sarah stood before him, her eyes wide with trepidation and rimmed with red. “Mr. Dorsey.”

It was Sunday, the office was sparse with staff, but top–floor happenings were hard to hide. Someone had tipped Sarah off, prompting her to rush to Dorsey International. She lay in wait by the private elevator exit.

Her heart swelled with pride at the unexpected encounter with her top–tier boss. Gossip in the group chats wasn’t enough; she was determined to make Mr. Dorsey despise Brielle enough to fire her.

Max regarded the woman before him impassively. Sarah momentarily flinched, unsure if Max was privy to Brielle’s situation. “Mr. Dorsey, I–I wish to formally accuse my supervisor. She’s been-” Max’s presence was overwhelming, and despite Sarah’s internal struggle, she couldn’t

muster a complete sentence.

Max, out of patience, stepped around her to leave.

her power during department gatherings. There’s been discontent ever since she was promoted, and… and

feeling like a small fry, thought she needed to up the ante. Her next words halted Max in his tracks. And Patrick, standing behind him, furrowed his brow

words had struck a chord, and Sarah, feeling

breath. She may have fancied Spencer, but being close to Mr. Dorsey left her breathless. No

the term.

untouchable and distant like

She could throw herself at Spencer without a second thought, but in front of Max, all her tactics seemed transparent, as if her soul lay bare with every word

could possibly stand by Max’s side and become his

find Patrick in front of her, all

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please hold.”

chain of command to report her department

must report Brielle to Mr.

evidence to

as her fist clenched at her side.

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