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Lillian was absolutely livid. How could the Haywood family even consider finding another suitor for that
bitch Brielle.
Even if the Haywoods had fallen on hard times, they still had serious cash to their name. Was it really
necessary to pair Brielle up with some up–anding young hotshot?
As her face contorted with rage, Lillian overheard the next words from Miranda,
“Mr. Connor, from Apex Dynamics, is in his fifties. Divorced a few years back. His wife couldn’t bear his
constant infidelities and ended up taking her own life from depression. He hasn’t remarried since then,
though he’s had his fair share of flings with young things. Not exactly the ssiest of acts. Brielle and
him? They’re a match made in heaven.”
A wicked thrill darted through Lillian’s eyes. A twice–married man in his fifties with a penchant for
ying the field?
Miranda hit the nail on the head. This man was the perfect match for Brielle.
She could hardly wait for Brielle to tie the knot with him, her voiceced with glee. “Is Mr. Connor on
board with this?”
Mira Sheered, “Mr. Connor is all about the looks, and Brielle’s got the kind of face he goes
for. He’ll definitely bite. With this, the Haywood n can skim off some benefits.”
It was as if they were auctioning off Brielle to secure a lucrative deal for the Haywood estate.
Lillian felt a weight lift from her shoulders, her lips curving into a smile, “Mom, you’re too kind to Brielle.
The wife of the CEO of Apex Dynamics is far better than being some chauffeur’s wife. Brielle ought to
be thanking you.”
Miranda shared the sentiment. After all, they had raised Brielle for years; they couldn’t let her just walk
away without getting something in return.
Meanwhile, in the adjacent parlor, Robert was sitting across from Mr. Connor.
Apex Dynamics was a major client for the Haywoods.
Mr. Connor, barely five foot seven, sported a belly that hid his shoces from view.
Dressed in a bespoke suit, his shirt tucked neatly in, an Hermes belt around his waist stood out
conspicuously.
“Mr. Haywood, I’ve had otherpanies courting me for a partnership, offering better rates. than the
Haywood estate. And with all the recent scandals
including Ms. Lillian’s tarnished. reputation, your stock prices have taken a nosedive. It’s hardly the
opportune time for me to make an offer.”
The trouble with publicpanies was that a little bit of bad press could ripple through the stock
market.
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A major scandal could even cause a stock market crash.
Connor might have been nouveau riche, but he knew how to talk the talk. After so much back and forth,
he still hadn’t budged.
Losing Apex Dynamics to apetitor would be a massive blow to the Haywoods.
Robert had no choice but to y his trump card.
“I hear you’ve been on the lookout for a suitable marriage partner, Mr. Connor. What do you think about
Brielle?”
A gleam of excitement sparked in Connor’s eyes, Brielle’s stunning visage shing through his mind,
his chubby cheeks flushing with excitement.
He had seen Brielle once before, and her beauty had left an indelible impression.
She might be a bit too demure for his taste, but that was no issue. Once she was in his grasp. he’d
mold her into the perfect ything.
Still marriage was business, and business meant negotiation.
He immediately pinpointed Brielle’s ws to drive the price down.
“Brielle, yes, I’ve seen the girl a few times–quite the looker. But word on the street is that her personal
life is a bit messy.”
Everyone knew Connor craved excitement and couldn’t care less about a woman’s past indiscretions,
as long as she was disease–free. He was not one to turn downpany.
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His wealth enabled him tovish gifts worth millions, and those women who had been with him turned
up their noses at his looks while simultaneously clinging to the luxurious lifestyle he provided.
Over the years, he had discarded countless ythings.
Robert’s smile widened, “Brielle is very obedient and quitepetent. She might even be a
formidable ally for you, Mr. Connor.”
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