Chapter 205

The charity banquet hosted by the Hatfield family was different from other events. Being at powerful family, they didn’t need media hype, so the venue was chosen in a suburban mansion. There would be a bonfire party at the mansion in the evening, and most of the attendees for this event were young people.

Max’s attendance was a surprise that buzzed through the crowd. Polite to a fault when. approached by networking entrepreneurs, his cool detachment was palpable. Business niceties aside, he kept personal connections firmly at arm’s length.

Over time, the consensus became that Max was supposed to be untouchable and unreachable. so his presence that evening was nothing short of astounding.

Rumors swirled that he might even stay the night at the accommodations provided by the Hatfields.

Setting his drink down, Max caught Lillian’s persistent gaze. The corners of his mouth tilted ever so slightly, his dark lashes casting shadows over enigmatic eyes. Her heart raced at his aloof demeanor, her voice catching in her throat, “Max, are you planning to stay at the estate tonight?”

had no intention of staying, but now he wanted to.

a deal. With a sigh, she retreated to her brother Cameron, clutching her drink with barely contained excitement. “Cameron, you said you’d help me, right? He’s staying over, and he told me.

even ordered a set of custom,

Cameron felt a bitter taste in his mouth. “I’ve made arrangements, Lillian, but remember, this is Max. If you upset him…”

was talking to me. He doesn’t dislike me. If I can successfully get pregnant, I’m sure I can marry

“But there’s Alivia…”

speculation. Even if they were to marry, it’s a long way off. I just need

no principles when it came to Lillian.

Her gaze kept flickering to Max, wishing she could stick to him like gum on his shoe.

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