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.”

life, your choice. Why worry about what she thinks?”

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.

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

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

nice without

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

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 not privy to.

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

keeping silent, just a small smirk

turned to me, and seeing my silent smile, he suddenly sat up straight, all alert. “Yvette, you’re not seriously thinking of sending me on this wild goose

I just nodded.

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 to sniff around some petty drama? Is this really

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

of your

said ‘I can’t believe you‘

a bit snubbed, I still had to chuckle. I had an idea.

poke

I got up

you off to?” Maxwell’s voice

downstairs, to catch some sun,” I called back, stepping

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