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.

swing when I bumped into Mr. Zachary on his way out. He spotted me first and came over. “Madam, you’re here.”

nodded and voiced my concern,

a craving for something

You should head on up.”

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.

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

in the cards.

With that realization, a weight lifted off my shoulders.

to step into the elevator when a screeching voice stopped

have time to turn around before a stabbing pain exploded at the back of

yanked so hard I stumbled backward, nearly

a glimpse of my attacker, it was Moore, her hand raised for

my head, I glared at Moore. Her eyes were wild, like she had totally lost

day!” She stumbled back from my push, her pregnant belly making her

“Yvette,

you… you snake! What did you tell Iddy?