Facade of Love

Chapter 101 Moore’s in on My Little Secret

I furrowed my brow. “Who?”

Zoe nodded enthusiastically. “Charles was all hush–hush about it. He just said you should swing by. I’ve got no clue who it is, but it’s gotta be Mr. Young’s doing. He’s up to something, probably cooking up a surprise for you.” She winked at me, her playful expression making her look absolutely adorable.

I could not help but chuckle at her antics. Glancing over at Maxwell, who was just lounging around, I said to Zoe, “Okay, I’m off. Can you keep an eye on my buddy here?”

I gave Maxwell a nudge and introduced him, “This is Maxwell, the big shot CEO of Scott Corporation. Zoe, since you know the old manor like the back of your hand, mind giving him the grand tour?”

Zoe’s eyes sparkled as she looked at Maxwell, her smile widening into a perfect. crescent. She reached out with a delicate hand and greeted him sweetly, “Pleased to meet you, Mr. Sanchez. I’m Zoe, Zoe Zachary.”

Maxwell was the strong, silent type, especially around new faces, preferring to keep it cool and collected. He shook Zoe’s hand briefly, managing a curt ‘hello,‘ before going quiet again.

Zoe did not seem to mind his chilly vibe one bit. Her eyes danced with interest as she took in Maxwell, not even trying to hide her crush.

I took that as my cue to sl*p away.

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pastries and drinks. Moore was lounging in a chair,

she heard me coming, she slowly looked up with a relaxed

standing there with a cool gaze, and

I definitely did not pect her to

not moving, then got up and settled ch: She grabbed

probued

whole time? Just a heads–up, standing for too

out a long ‘ohhh,‘ with a dramatic look on her face. “Almost sl*pped my mind–you’re not

my eyes at her, my voice dropping a notch.

not pregnant, Yvette. You don’t seriously think you

high alert. What exactly

the whole thing. “Madam Young is one clever lady, trying to use me to get you to have the Youngs‘ baby. Too bad for her, but the kid’s not a Young. She would’ve

hands tightened at my sides. She knew about the