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.”

face. “It’s your life, your

have been thrilled 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 stumbled upon them, and it was like they were at war. What’s going on that’s got Madam Young so gung–ho about me staying with Idris and

consider that Madam Young has just

all about weighing her options. Even if she did

nice without

beat before 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 of

Madam Young, there’s definitely something going on behind the scenes that I’m

a piece of cake. Wanna know what went down? Just ask around. And if that doesn’t cut it, do a little digging. There’s no secret that can stay hidden forever. A little sleuthing and you’ll get to the bottom of it,” Maxwell said, leaning back with a

keeping silent, just a small smirk

alert. “Yvette, you’re not seriously thinking of sending me on this wild goose chase,

I just nodded.

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?

me sheepishly rub my nose, chuckling. “Yeah, it does

best use of your

me a look that said ‘I can’t believe you‘

to chuckle. I had an idea. It was a shame to

maybe I could poke

mind, I got up

you off to?” Maxwell’s voice

catch some sun,” I called back, stepping into the elevator.

nudged him back, tilting my head to meet his surprised gaze. “It’s packed, catch the next one.” And with that, I hit the close door button.