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.

you marry. Alivia is exceptional, the only one worthy of you, and you’re not against the idea. That’s enough.

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

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

don’t want you meddling in the

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

only he dared to speak so bluntly to Michael.

make sure

WhatsApp friend requests.

Kenzo.

Brielle’s profile picture remained, pleasing to the

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

don’t do small

coffee table, narrowing his eyes. “Who’s the one with the snowflake avatar? Not a

you know?”

in the group chat. So you actually accepted this person but rejected

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

candid, answered without hesitation, “Yes, it’s her.”

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