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.”

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

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 playing Cupid for us.

ventured, “Why not consider that Madam Young has

well for that. She’s all about weighing her options. Even if she did decide I’m a better match for Idris than Moore,

nice without a

you think Madam Young’s being

knowing Madam Young, there’s definitely

on, it’s 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

a side–eye, keeping silent, just a small smirk playing on my l*ps.

alert. “Yvette, you’re

I just nodded.

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. “Yeah, it does seem like

of

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

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

I could poke around for some info

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

are you off to?” Maxwell’s voice trailed

some sun,” I

got up to follow, but I gently 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