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If thend really ended up with the Ronds, it was bound to go to seed in their hands. After all, there
was nothing much around those parts these days.
A glint of amusement flickered in Brielle’s eyes. The Rond n had been spreading rumors about her
back home, so she had her people spread some false tales of their own abroad. Turnabout was fair y.
Having settled that score, Brielle felt a weight lift off her shoulders, and the online chatter no longer felt
like a sting. She was determined to be the cherry on top of Max’s world, not the so–called blot on
his reputation.
Downstairs, Patrick stood before Max, his tone grave. “Mr. President, the situation is as such: the online
world is in an uproar. Do we need to take action?”
The New Year was just around the corner, and they couldn’t let these distractions spoil the festive mood.
Max flicked through his tablet, skipping over the posts whereizensmbasted him. He was never
bothered with the opinions of those at street level. But the jabs at Brielle? They struck a
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nerve.
“Spread a rumor that Ms. Tessa’s been chasing me down relentlessly,” he said.
At these words, Patrick choked and coughed several times. Tessa, relentlessly pursuing the President?
Was this a way to suggest that it was Tessa who had been the interloper?
Since the woman’s name hadn’t yet been leaked online, the moment they dropped Tessa into the
narrative, any prior orchestrated leaks would seem like a setup for the inevitable online bacsh against
her. It was a masterstroke.
Patrick chuckled, “Alright.”
Max looked down, returning his focus to the documents in hand. It couldn’t have been Brielle stirring
trouble that led to Tessa’s fall into the water; it had to be Tessa’s fault.
He had allowed Andrew to punch him as a nod to their years of friendship, understanding Andrew’s
anger, and knowing Jaxon to be a good–natured elder. This was out of respect for them, not for Tessa. If
the Rond n wanted to keep fussing, he’d let them reap what they’d
sown.
After a moment, Patrick cautiously inquired, “It’s almost time for the New Year, sir. Won’t you be going
out with Ms. Brielle to shop for holiday items?”
Holiday shopping?
Max looked puzzled. What was that?
Seeing his expression, Patrick couldn’t help but smile. He’d never had to bother with such things growing
up.
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“It’s about going out with Ms. Brielle to buy things for the celebration.”
Just then, Max’s phone rang. Both men’s expressions darkened slightly when they saw the caller ID
shing on the screen.
Max frowned, assuming that news had spread to the Dorsey family, prompting the butler to call “Max,”
came the butler’s respectful voice.
“Mr. Michael would like you to bring Ms. Brielle to the Dorsey family home on New Year’s Eve.”
The Dorseys wanted Brielle to visit.
Max didn’t think his father was ready to ept Brielle. Given the online furor, it was more likely that he
was finally feeling the heat and had thought of a way to deal with them.
“Did father say anything else?”
“If you don’t agree, he’lle over himself.”
That was a threat. If Michael came himself, there was no telling what he’d do.
Max’s expression grew even sterner as he listened to the butler continue, “It’s just a visit. There’s no
need to be uneasy. Mr. Michael has seen the news, and now the distant branches of the Dorsey family
are calling to ask about it. He’s in a difficult position.”
Dorsey International was vast, with many rtives. Max had been untouchable in recent years, and so
the extended family had kept quiet. But if the main branch showed any sign of instability, the others
would be restless.
After hanging up, Max was about to delegate the matter to Patrick when he looked up and saw Brielle
standing on the staircase. She must havee in while they were talking.
Her eyes were clear. “Do the Dorseys want me to visit?”