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.”

a face. “It’s your life, your choice. Why worry about

“It’s not that I can’t get divorced right now. It’s just… she had an accident, and pushing Idris for a divorce at a time like this just doesn’t feel right. But that’s not what’s bugging me. What I can’t wrap my head around is Madam Young. She was dead set against me and Idris before, and she’d have been thrilled if we split. Now, out of the blue, she’s

Madam Young has just come to see how great you are and wants to keep

that. She’s all about weighing her options. Even if she

nice without a

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

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

it, do a little digging. There’s no secret that can stay hidden forever. A little

him a side–eye, keeping silent, just

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

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? Is

nose, chuckling. “Yeah,

best use of your

said ‘I can’t believe

chuckle. I had an idea. It was a shame to waste his skills

maybe I could poke around for some info myself.

I got up

you off to?” Maxwell’s voice trailed after

I called

nudged him back, tilting my head to meet his surprised gaze. “It’s packed, catch the next one.”