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.

worthy of you,

through the files on the table, his pale fingers resting on the

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

you meddling in

but even in familial bonds. He was a man seemingly born with a deficiency in certain

dared to speak so bluntly to

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

string of WhatsApp friend

Kenzo.

the end, only Brielle’s profile picture remained,

never one to sit still, promptly called. “Didn’t Alivia say you

do small talk.”

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

you know?”

been asking around in the group chat. So you

a keen sense for these things, and remembering the voice he overheard on the

ever candid, answered without hesitation, “Yes,

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