Chapter 107

The plane touched down, and Max shook off the jet lag at the Premier Palace before his father’s call came through.

“Did you travel abroad with that Alivia girl?”

“Yeah.”

“Alivia’s all grown up now. In the blink of an eye, you kids are adults. We should set a date for an engagement party soon. She might not say it, but I know she’s been waiting for you to bring it up.”

“Dad, I’m not planning on getting engaged any time soon.”

Michael had four sons and a daughter, with Max being the youngest and quite a few years apart from the others.

“You’re twenty–six, Max. It’s time to settle down. Alivia’s been the only one by your side all these years. Don’t you like her?”

Max remained silent, unsure of what ‘like‘ really meant.

only one worthy of you, and you’re not against the idea. That’s enough. She’d make a fine

his pale fingers resting

furrowed brow relaxed, his voice cheerful. “Good, and there’s the matter with

don’t want you meddling

not only in matters of the heart but even in familial bonds. He was a man seemingly

only he dared to speak so bluntly to

make sure you settle things with Alivia, and I’ll

phone, which was bombarded with a string of WhatsApp friend requests. Frowning, he methodically

Kenzo.

the end, only Brielle’s profile picture remained, pleasing to the eye.

one to sit still, promptly called. “Didn’t Alivia say you reinstalled WhatsApp?

don’t do

his legs up on the coffee table, narrowing his eyes. “Who’s the one with

you know?”

group chat. So you actually accepted this

always had a keen sense for these things, and remembering the voice he overheard on the phone last time, he felt short of

without hesitation,

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