Master of his heart

Chapter 450
It had only been a few days, but she seemed leaner, her eyes were brighter, and
her demeanor had taken on an icy edge.
There she stood, casually yet firmly supervising her employees as they
summarized content from a rival company. She demanded absolute precision
with every figure and every word.
“This company’s analysis is slightly off. We don’t need to pursue an acquisition
here. Scrap this report.”
“But, Ms. Haywood,” one of the team members protested, “we've all been putting
in overtime lately, and we think this company could be a dark horse in the future.”
The colleague looked up to Brielle with a mix of admiration and concern. She had
only just returned to the department and was already diving into work. Could her
health withstand the strain?
Brielle’s expression remained neutral as she glanced at the others. They were all
ears, keen to hear her take on the company’s prospects.
With a light chuckle, Brielle addressed them, “You've all worked hard while I was
away. This company started with smartphones, and as I always say, for a
product-based company, user experience is king. Every acquisition we've made
has been of companies whose products meet, even exceed, consumer
expectations. I'm not dismissing your efforts—this company does have potential,
and their initial products were a hit. But lately, the CEO's vision seems to have
veered off-course, delving into what they call “cutting-edge tech.”
The team listened intently, hanging on every word.
“Cutting—edge tech and meeting consumer expectations are two different ball
games. We're talking about value for money versus technological marvels. They
demand different investments, resource allocation, and talent pools. And let's not
forget that the sense of purpose and pride that drives employees varies with
each path. If a CEO’s compass starts to wobble, it usually leads to internal
conflict and inefficiency. So, let's put the acquisition on hold and see what their
next move is. For a smartphone aimed at women, making photos look more
glamorous is the way to go, not chasing after tech for tech’s sake.”
No sooner had she finished than Brielle felt a strong pull to the side. Looking up,
her expression darkened upon seeing Spencer. “Let go.”
Feeling the heat of her glare and a twinge of hurt, Spencer reluctantly released
her wrist and gave her a once—over. She was supposed to be mourning the loss
of a child and was only days out from an appendectomy. Why was she back at
work already?
“Brielle, how are you? Why weren't you here these past few days? Did something
happen? You look pale, and you've lost weight.” Spencer tried to seem genuinely
concerned, hoping to atone for his internal guilt.
Brielle, however, was not in the mood for his antics.
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The colleagues, who had been ready to applaud Brielle’s speech, now turned
their attention to Spencer, pretending to be engrossed in their own work to spare
Brielle any embarrassment.
As Brielle turned to head back to her office, Spencer grasped her wrist again.
“Spencer, are you out of your mind?”
For some reason, being chastised by her didn't faze Spencer. It felt like the
Brielle he knew.
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“Sydney, come to my office. We need to talk.”
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back.”
Brielle nodded, taking a moment before expressing her gratitude. “Thanks for
taking me to the clinic the other day.”
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