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

table, his pale

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

want you meddling in the company

only in matters of the heart but even in familial bonds. He was a

speak

make sure you settle

string of WhatsApp friend requests. Frowning, he methodically hit ‘Decline‘ on each one. Among

Kenzo.

picture

“Didn’t Alivia say you

don’t do

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

you know?”

the group chat. So you

had a keen sense for these things, and remembering the voice he overheard on the phone last time, he felt short of breath. “Don’t

without hesitation, “Yes, it’s

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