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

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 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

ventured, “Why not consider that Madam Young has just come

too well for that. She’s all about weighing her options. Even if she did decide I’m a

without a

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

bit my l*p, exhaling softly. “I don’t know for sure, but knowing Madam Young, there’s definitely something going on behind the scenes that I’m

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

just a small smirk playing on my

not make a peep, he turned to me, and seeing my silent smile, he suddenly sat up straight, all alert. “Yvette, you’re not seriously thinking of sending me

I just nodded.

facepalmed, 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

little tirade made me sheepishly rub my nose, chuckling. “Yeah,

use of your talents.”

that said ‘I can’t believe you‘ and

had an

but maybe I could poke around for

that in mind, I got up and headed for

you off to?” Maxwell’s voice

I called back,

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.