Chapter 697


    Chapter 697


    Donny was practically bouncing off the walls with excitement, his energy infectious as he handpicked the best candidates in less


    than half an hour. He pushed open the door and found Brielle lost in thought, staring nkly at theputer screen. He called


    out softly,


    hesitant to startle her


    “Ms. Haywood?”


    It was puzzling. The crisis at Ster Stage Entertainment had been resolved, and thepany’s reputation was on the mend.


    Why, then, did Ms. Haywood seem so downcast?


    Brielle nced up, quicklyposing herself, and resumed her cool, collected demeanor.


    “Something on your mind, Ms. Haywood?”


    Rubbing the bridge of her nose, Brielle shook her head. “No, have you finished the casting?”


    “Yeah, these are the actors I''ve chosen-the ones who stuck around. They''re all top-notch, clear—headed folk.”


    Brielle skimmed the files and was pleased. These faces could stand up to the scrutiny of the big screen.


    “Donny, have them each y a part, then send me the footage. I''ll review it when I can.”


    After all, the final say still rested in Brielle’s hands.


    Relief washed over Donny as he registered Brielle’s engagement. He bit his lip, barely containing his enthusiasm.


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    Brielle waved him off, eager to get back to work, but then Donny posed a new question.


    “Ms. Haywood, who should we send to Dorsey International to deliver Ster Stage Entertainment’s annual report?”


    Despite being a small subsidiary, Ster Stage Entertainment had protocols to follow, especially with the new year rolling in,


    which included presenting the year’s ns to the Dorsey International headquarters.


    Previous managers had treated this task with indifference and sent digital reports, while Dorsey International had taken a


    laissez-faire approach to its subsidiary, but times had changed. After a day of battling public scorn and achieving a miraculous


    turnaround, Ster Stage Entertainment undoubtedly caught the attention of Dorsey International''s executives. A slipshod report


    might now provoke their dissatisfaction.


    While Donny knew Brielle had powerful connections at Dorsey International, the extent of those connections was unclear to him,


    prompting his cautious reminder.


    Brielle’s hand, which had been massaging her forehead, paused at Donny’s words. In truth, Ster Stage Entertainment could


    now operate independently of Dorsey International, with the majority of shares in Brielle’s possession. Brielle’s overseas


    companies could fund Ster Stage Entertainment if necessary.


    But to do so would sever ties with Dorsey International—a move Brielle was not yet ready to make. Even if the connection with


    Max was as tenuous as a spider''s thread, Brielle clung to it, wary of letting it snap.


    The executives, who had been eagerly awaiting their moment outside, burst into the room as though on cue. They were thrilled,


    barely containing their excitement, certain that Ster Stage Entertainment was destined for greatness.


    “Ms. Haywood, | could personally deliver the report to Dorsey International.”


    “Yes, Ms. Haywood, there’s no need for you to be bothered with


    trivial matters.”


    These were the same executives who had once tried to expose Brielle at Dorsey International, only to learn of her stronghold,


    which was none other than the CEO of Dorsey International himself.


    Max, known for his stoic exterior, had shown Brielle an unexpected tenderness, wrapping her in his arms. There were even


    rumors of a passionate morning encounter in thepany corridor.


    The executives, barely containing their glee, saw this as a golden opportunity to curry favor with Max. A few well-ced


    compliments could mean promotions, raises, and a fast-track to the top of their careers.