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.

it’s the same with whoever you marry. Alivia is exceptional, the only one worthy of you, and you’re not against the idea. That’s enough. She’d make a fine wife

through the files on the table, his pale fingers resting on the pages. “I’ll think about it.”

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

you meddling in

heart but even in familial bonds.

he dared to speak

interfere. Handle it as you wish. Just make sure

hanging up, Max glanced at his phone, which was bombarded with a string of WhatsApp friend requests. Frowning, he methodically hit ‘Decline‘

Kenzo.

picture remained, pleasing

“Didn’t Alivia say

don’t do small

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

you know?”

in the group chat. So you actually

on the phone last time, he felt short of breath. “Don’t tell

candid, answered without

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