Chapter 204

A trace of satisfaction flashed in Lillian’s eyes as she looked towards Max, almost appearing a bit intoxicated.

“Max, you probably don’t know this yet, but Patrick and Brielle, they’re an item. Saw it with my own two eyes last time. But I gotta say, Patrick, Brielle’s already got another suitor lined up. and I hear wedding bells are about to chime. You might wanna keep your eyes peeled if you’re on the market for a lady friend.”

She swirled the red wine in her glass, trying to craft an image of elegance and sophistication.

Patrick felt that Lillian was a woman with no brains at all, completely unable to read people’s expressions. He sneaked a glance at Max and, sure enough, Max’s eyes were frosty.

Lillian, oblivious as ever, edged closer, her mind preoccupied with the perfume she wore. She had done her homework on Max’s preferences; he wasn’t fond of overpowering scents. So tonight, she had chosen a fragrance with a subtle hint of tea.

Before she got close enough, Max’s voice cut through. “Wasn’t her engagement with Spencer canceled?”

Max had engaged in direct conversation with her, even if it was about that bitch Brielle. But Lillian was far from thinking Max had any real interest in Brielle. After all,

off,” she asserted with a hint of triumph, “but my parents have arranged another match, with Mr. Connor

Apex Dynamics?

quietly filling in the gaps. “Connor, a notorious playboy pushing fifty, got some messy business

driver. “Max, I’m just running my mouth a bit, that’s all.

a vortex that seemed to swallow

a serious effort to hook Max, but he seemed an easy catch. Her excitement was palpable, and the

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