Master of his heart (Max and Brielle) novel Chapter 1022

Going up against the Saudi royals for oil is a death wish for any outsider, but somehow, King pulled it off. And if he's really Max, then when did he have the time to start DreamTech Designs? It's just not possible—time-wise.

Still, Isaac looks strikingly like Max.

The voice on the other end grew heavier, sounding older and more weary.

"We can't afford any mistakes. Brielle's back with the Lynch family, and that's your screw-up. I'll handle the Saudi situation. Aside from Isaac, King listens to me. Don't let me down again. You were supposed to infiltrate the Lynch family, brainwash Dustin, turn him into your puppet, and take control of their shares. But you failed. If you had succeeded, Brielle wouldn't be alive now."

He had thought Seamus had Dustin—and thus the Lynch family—under his thumb.

Each member of the Lynch family is a force to be reckoned with, including Sarah, who ranks among the top ten most influential women globally. Her prowess outshines most in North America.

Raymond, a prodigy from a young age, has driven diamond prices sky-high with his bold reforms since taking over the family business. Seizing control of such a powerhouse isn't easy, hence the need to exploit their weaknesses.

Sarah's pregnancy was their big chance.

She stepped back from the business world to focus on her pregnancy, even prompting Raymond to reduce his involvement in the company to mentor young Dustin, hinting at a future transfer of power.

Sarah was incredibly cautious about her pregnancy, so when she lost the baby in Beaconsfield, she was crushed.

This tragedy was a golden opportunity for Seamus and his backers, who had long sought a vulnerability in the Lynch family.

Trying to control Dustin, who hated being tied down and was a born optimist, was a tall order. The kid seemed capable of anything, making brainwashing a tough job.

Ronald was their man in Saudi Arabia, having supported various women against the unexpectedly risen queen. The queen fell from grace and disappeared with her child.

Ronald had installed his puppet to control Saudi oil, nearing the success of his long-standing plan. But a decade ago, the queen's son, long thought defeated and gone, appeared masked, toppling the existing power structure and taking control of the oil riches.

This twist was unforeseen by everyone, including Ronald, who had just arrived in North America, full of confidence, to coach Seamus on controlling Dustin and turning him into a compliant puppet.

But upon landing, he was blindsided by the news from Saudi Arabia.

Overnight, his influence was erased by the son of a queen many had written off.

King's sudden rise ten years ago, taking firm control of the oil sector, leaving his forces to oversee Saudi Arabia, and then disappearing periodically, left everyone questioning his whereabouts.