Chapter 311

“Max, how about we hit the town tonight to celebrate, eh? Alivia’s coming back soon, and since you’ve had your fill of Brielle, maybe it’s time to put a ring on Alivia? She’s been waiting for you for years.”

Engagement? The thought had never seriously crossed Max’s mind.

“If she’s getting engaged, it sure as heck won’t be to me.”

Andrew had been mid–sip of his water when Max dropped this bombshell. Andrew nearly choked on it. Everyone in Beaconsfield knew Alivia was holding out for Max, but now the man himself was saying she shouldn’t wait for him.

“Max, you’re not pulling my leg, are you? Don’t tell me you’re oblivious to Alivia’s crush on you.”

“I’ve made it clear before, I’m not into her.”

His tone was so firm it sent a chill through Andrew’s spine. If Alivia wasn’t in Max’s sights, who was?

under thirty at least, were pretty much Brielle and Alivia. Any other guy in Beaconsfield would be a fool to pass

were

of a high–rise inferno. His gaze was dark and inscrutable. “The Dorsey family and the Barnes clan are all looking forward to this merger of a marriage. If you turn it down, you could be messing with family relations big time.”

believe Max

nonchalant lift of his eyebrows, Max replied. “I’ve made my stance crystal clear to Alivia herself.

in love truly be? Max had never really fallen for Alivia, so he couldn’t fathom the

kept his opinions to himself, yet he couldn’t help but think he could smooth their path somewhat. At least compared to Brielle, Andrew

shot Alivia a text. [Max says he won’t propose.]

had always been blunt with others, especially when it came

subject was clear. [Wait till I’m back

truly going on between her and Max. But Alivia had already put herself out

through Max’s friends would just

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