Chapter 181

He undid the top two buttons of his shirt, maintaining a stern expression as he climbed into the

waiting car.

Patrick glanced at him through the rearview mirror, swallowing nervously before speaking up.

“Mr. Dorsey, aren’t we waiting for Ms. Brielle?”

He had only just found out that Ms. Brielle was in the hospital, and was surprised to see Max leaving the Dorsey family gathering to be here in person.

With his eyes closed, a rare trace of irritation crossed Max’s features. “No need. She can handle herself,” he said calmly, striving to regain his composure.

Patrick pressed the gas pedal and dared not ask any more questions.

Meanwhile, at the Dorsey residence, Michael and Jose were deep in conversation, quite pleased with the impending marriage between their younger family members and already contemplating setting a date.

Jose took a sip of his coffee, his mind on Alivia at the research institute, and a look of satisfaction appeared on his face.

“Alivia has been yearning for Max all these years. Now, it seems her wish is finally coming

true.”

better daughter–in–law for my boy than Alivia. It’s a shame Max has been so work–obsessed, poor girl. Is she also the

great. Both kids are too independent.

instructed a

has arrived.”

nodded promptly and

reeked of booze

last minute, having planned to visit the Haywood family and see Lillian.

with Max absent, Spencer’s mind drifted back to the previous night when he stumbled upon Uncle Max in a compromising position with a woman by the Haywood family’s floral wall.

a hallucination because the woman Max

past days, meeting with Noah to discuss the Book deal.

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woman Max was so

listened to the elders discuss marriage arrangements, Spencer feared being questioned, feeling a sweat break out on his

gaze to Spencer, and took a sip of his coffee. “Spencer, why did Max attend

hadn’t asked Max directly, but Spencer had been on the scene and should

his spine weaken, his palms

Max’s presence at the Haywood banquet

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