Facade of Love

Chapter 164 Moore Loses It

In walked Zoe, all dolled up in a fuzzy apricot–colored outfit, complete with matching ear covers that made her look like a cuddly bunny.

She beamed at us, her eyes bright and merry. “Yvette, Maxy, you’re both here! Mom made some rice cakes this morning. I thought I would bring some over for you to taste.”

I flashed a grin and accepted the box she was holding out to me. “How’d you know we were here at the

office?”

“Aunt Deb let it sl*p. She mentioned you were dropping off some food for Maxy, so I tagged along,” the little girl chirped, pulling a piping hot rice cake from the box and sliding it in front of Maxwell. Her smile was infectious. “Maxy, I heard you’re from Tully City. You guys don’t do rice cakes there, right? Give it a try. See if you like it.”

Maxwell, who did not seem like a big fan of sweets, hesitated but could not really say no. He nibbled on the edge and gave a nod, his smile genuine. “It’s pretty sweet.”

I watched the exchange with a smile, realizing the girl had come especially to see Maxwell. With that in mind, I made up an excuse and ducked out.

Once I was out of Scott Corporation, I made a beeline for the hospital.

I had made a promise to Madam Young to check in on her.

was in full swing when I bumped into Mr. Zachary on his way out. He spotted me

voiced my concern, “How’s Grandma

got a craving for something sweet, so I’m

that. You should head on

drifting. I had totally spaced on asking Mr. Zachary if Idris was around. Now that Idris and I were officially done, bumping into him would be all kinds of awkward.

distance between our families, our companies still mingled for business. Cutting ties completely just was not

in the cards.

to cross paths. With that realization, a weight

to step into the elevator when a screeching voice stopped me cold.

have time to turn around before a stabbing pain

so hard I stumbled

my attacker, it was

and shoving her away. Rubbing the sore spot on my head, I glared at Moore. Her eyes were wild, like she had

You’re freaking out in the middle of the day!” She stumbled back from my push,

“Yvette,

snake! What did you tell Iddy? He’s kicking me out because of you. make you pay!” She came at me like