Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Brielle awoke at 6 AM, feeling the quiet stillness of the early morning. She freshened up quickly and headed downstairs for breakfast, only to realize Max had already left for work.

"Mr. Max left for the office at five in the morning," the housekeeper informed her.

Typical workaholic, Brielle mused.

After a quick meal, she hopped in her car and drove to Stellar Stage Entertainment, her mood souring at the sight of the swarm of reporters waiting like vultures. Their persistence was grating. "Ms. Brielle, is it true you're planning to abandon your father?" one reporter shouted.

"Ms. Brielle, I heard that your father gave you all the little money he had back then, and he doesn't seem as unbearable as you think. As a daughter, isn't it against the law not to support your parents?" another pressed. "Your mother's health is failing. She's been waiting for you to visit," a third added.

Brielle's gaze grew icy as she backed her car away, avoiding the reporters by using a different garage entrance.

Once inside and away from the media frenzy, Brielle's mood hadn't improved by the time she reached her office at the top floor.

Donny walked in with updates that did little to lighten the atmosphere. "Ms. Haywood, the front desk is swamped with calls - invites for you to appear on shows."

"Decline them," Brielle replied curtly, powering up her computer.

"And Mr. Kingston stopped by again this morning. The crew from Life Focus is broadcasting live outside as we speak."

They were clearly trying to milk the situation after yesterday's viral episode. The security at Stellar Stage Entertainment had been instructed to only allow staff entry, so the reporters were left stranded outside.

However, as long as the scandal

remained hot, Brielle would be under

scrutiny. The company's social

media was exploding with

messages, both from detractors and

supporters alike.

[You better look after Ms. Haywood, she's under so much pressure because of that jerk Kingston.]

[Ms. Haywood is so gorgeous, what's her secret to perfect skin?]

[Those eyelashes, she's like a living Barbie doll. Can she really be Kingston's daughter?]

[Don't compare Ms. Haywood to that man. She's an Ivy graduate, backed by the prestigious Beaconsfield College. She should cut ties with that family.]

The company's social media

comments surged past a hundred

thousand, and the staff were

overwhelmed but managed to respond gracefully, [Thank you for your concern. Ms. Haywood is doing welt and is currently in a meeting with executives.]

Eventually, the conversation turned to her personal life, with one user asking, [Is Ms. Haywood single? Do I stand a chance?]

Unaware of Brielle's personal status, the social media manager responded playfully, [Single. Ms. Haywood belongs to the entire staff of Stellar Stage Entertainment.]

The topic of Brielle's relationship status became a hot trending item, fueled by Kingston's previous comments about her bad experience with a former partner.

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Meanwhile, across town at Dorsey International, Max's mood darkened upon seeing the trending topic about Brielle's singleness.

He set his tablet down, his features stern as he ordered, "Have that trending topic taken down."

Patrick, unaware of the online frenzy, was amused by the CEO's sudden interest in social media. Complying with the command, he made a call, and within minutes, the trending topic about Brielle's singleness vanished.