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.”

your life, your choice. Why

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 suddenly

together thoughtfully before he ventured, “Why not consider that Madam Young has just come to see how great you are and wants to keep you around?”

my head, my voice steady. “I know Madam Young too well for that. She’s all about weighing her options. Even if she

nice without

he was quiet for a beat before saying, “So, you think Madam Young’s being nice because

Young, there’s definitely something going on behind the scenes that I’m not privy

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

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

sat up straight, all alert. “Yvette, you’re not seriously thinking of sending me on this wild goose chase, are you? You want me

I just nodded.

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

tirade made me sheepishly rub my nose, chuckling. “Yeah, it does seem like I’m not making

of your talents.”

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

an idea.

I could poke around

mind, I got up and headed for the stairs.

to?” Maxwell’s voice trailed

sun,” I called back,

to meet his surprised gaze. “It’s packed, catch the next one.” And with