Chapter 570

Brielle was oblivious to the undercurrents swirling amongst her colleagues as she plowed through the morning’s stack of paperwork. By the time she’d finished, her eyes were so sore and swollen it felt like they might start watering.

Rubbing her eyes, she was contemplating whether to call an impromptu meeting when her phone buzzed with a message from Max. [Lunch?]

It was as if he had a sixth sense for her well–being. His message was a gentle nudge reminding her not to skip meals lest her stomach issues flare up again.

A bittersweet feeling washed over Brielle as she quickly typed back a response. [On my way.]

Max’s eyes crinkled into a soft smile at her reply.

He was seated in the boardroom, where the atmosphere had been tense, and the team members spoke with trepidation, seeing their CEO’s stern expression. Yet, within less than two minutes, Max’s demeanor shifted from stormy to sunny, and the room breathed a collective sigh of relief. One quick–thinking team member seized the moment to finish their report, and indeed, there were no objections from Max.

had been touched by a spring breeze. Their respect for the person who could lift the

exchanged. Perhaps Ms. Alivia was poised

soon.

to the contrary on the internet, those within Dorsey International knew better. After all, Ms.

in her.

back–to–back international acquisition meetings concluding at three in the

massaged his temples as Patrick briefed him on the schedule. “At four, you’ve got golf with the CEO of the Serenity Group to discuss the new tourism project in Lynn County. Then, dinner at six with Mr. Hatfield. Their fragrance business is booming, and they’re likely looking to collaborate with Dorsey International on a limited edition line. Finally, at eight, we start bidding on the overseas acquisition, which will go on for three hours. The competition is fierce, with several local powerhouses in

was so scarce that even messaging Brielle had to be squeezed into the

place?” Max

said you could choose the venue.”

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