Master of his heart (Max and Brielle) novel Chapter 911

After hanging up the phone, Max slipped back under the covers. Brielle, as if sensing his return, turned towards him and nestled perfectly into his embrace. Max held her tight, gazing down at her with profound intensity. Brielle, vulnerable in her sleep, still instinctively protected her belly, as if fearing the precious new life within could vanish at any moment. Max sighed and gently patted her waist.

When Brielle woke, she made a beeline for Stellar Stage Entertainment. Donny had called early in the day; Dorsey International was making big moves. They had already held a press conference that morning, boldly announcing two upcoming talent shows over the next six months—one for male stars and another for female leads. Dorsey International's ambition to penetrate the entertainment industry was clear.

Stellar Stage Entertainment, finally gaining momentum, faced a setback as scriptwriters, tempted by Dorsey's lucrative offers, abandoned their commitments and flocked to Dorsey International. Multiple scripts, planned by Stellar Stage for production, were now in jeopardy, throwing Stellar Stage's annual plan into disarray. Brielle was furious—Stellar Stage had only just stabilized, and now Dorsey's executives were stooping to sabotage her company. A hint of sarcasm flickered in her eyes.

Donny was clearly not as composed. Stellar Stage's first movie was premiering in two days, and the media, now on Dorsey's payroll, were bad-mouthing the film at this critical juncture. If the public bought into this negative press and skipped the box office, Stellar Stage's debut could be a flop. What gnawed at him most was the trending searches online—none of them favorable, clearly manipulated.

"Mr. Haywood, should we also sway the media, get them to churn out some positive reviews? The net's full of doom and gloom about our box office."

Brielle was also scanning the online commentary. "No need."

Waging a media war with Dorsey International was futile. Rushing out statements and bribing journalists—if those same media outlets betrayed Stellar Stage, the company's position would only worsen. "Let's keep our cool, Donny. Let the first audience come out of the cinema. If our film's quality speaks for itself, the word of mouth will improve, attendance will rise, and so will our box office."