Facade of Love

Chapter 159 Testing the Waters

My heart did a little fl*p–flop. When did he even get there?

“You…” I barely got the word out.

Idris just turned on his heel, his face an icy mask, and left without a word.

I was at a loss for words, turned back to Maxwell, and snapped, “Why didn’t you give me a heads–up about him?”

Maxwell shrugged, all innocence. “I only just spotted him too. Plus, you said you were over him, right? Why should it bug you if he’s mad?”

Oh.

That did make sense.

“Okay, so you mentioned something about Madam Young. What’s that about?” I asked, my curiosity piqued.

I was not keen on gossiping about this stuff, but maybe if I shared, Maxwell could see something I did

not.

I decided to just spill it. “Madam Young’s been acting like she’s trying to play matchmaker with me and Idris lately.”

made a face. “It’s your life, your choice.

if we split. Now, out of the blue, she’s playing Cupid for us. And then there’s Moore. She was not exactly his biggest fan before, but she did not hate him. Yet, the other day, I

together thoughtfully before he ventured, “Why not consider that Madam Young has just come to see how

Madam Young too well for that. She’s all about weighing her options.

nice without

saying, “So, you think Madam Young’s being nice because Moore’s become a problem for the Youngs, and she’s hoping you’ll help get rid

but knowing Madam Young, there’s definitely something going on behind the scenes that

And if that doesn’t cut it, do a little digging. There’s no secret that

gave him a side–eye, keeping silent, just a small

seeing my silent smile, he suddenly sat up straight, all alert. “Yvette, you’re not seriously thinking of sending me on this wild

I just nodded.

looking utterly baffled. “You’ve got to be kidding me, right? How long do you think I’ve been in Lake City? I barely know a thing about the high and mighty here. Plus, I’ve got a mountain of work back at Scott Corporation. And now you want me to sniff around some petty drama? Is this really how you put me to work?”

nose, chuckling.

of your talents.”

look that said ‘I can’t believe you‘ and muttered, “You

bit snubbed, I still had to chuckle. I had an idea. It was

maybe I could poke around for some info myself.

that in mind, I got up and headed for the stairs.

to?” Maxwell’s voice trailed after

I called back, stepping into the elevator.

surprised gaze. “It’s packed, catch the next one.” And with that, I hit the close door