I never had a change of heart about Claude, despite the few favors he did for me.

I actually found it quite laughable. Claude was always like that, indecisive, wavering between me and Kate, trying to have it all. It was sickening.

"Don't just wander upstairs; the VIP suites are reserved for the elites of Crestview Metropolis. You don't want to bump into someone important." Claude nodded toward the upstairs lounges, emphasizing the high status of the people who spent time there. Even Claude, when he glanced in that direction, seemed to be yearning for something more.

Was he aiming to replace one of those elite families?

Sure, Claude was a top-notch lawyer, but compared to the families ruling Crestview Metropolis, he was barely in the same league.

Though his uncle was Max, that connection was, at best, peripheral.

"Claudy, aiming for a spot among the elite?"

He didn't respond, just offered a faint smile.

I couldn't help but peer at the large windows of the upstairs lounge, where a figure stood that looked remarkably like Max.

Why would Max be here, in such an exclusive area?

Could Max be a part of the Hilton family? Or perhaps he held some nobler title, not just an ordinary doctor.

There was a moment when I wondered if the shirt he always wore bore the initials MH.

Using the pretense of grabbing a champagne, I made my way to the lounge where Max was. I caught him just as he was stepping out. He didn't panic or try to hide anything.

"Need something?" He looked at me, composed as ever, as if he'd expected me to seek him out.

what

your reason

threw the question back at

me to pick out my wedding

mentor, should I not select

was unlike the reserved Max I knew to say something

in

gestured towards his lounge. "Coming

his suit. But he dodged,

"Got it wet?"

my coat and tossed it aside,

might be too cold. Don't

him, I found myself fixated on the tail of his shirt, tucked

I would have to find another chance to see his shirt

should get back.

narrowing slightly as if he was brewing some unknown

downstairs, I thought I

really in

my ears, but there

wanted to ask Max directly, but

was determined

encountered the staff who had just handled Carl and his

Floyd, the highlight of tonight

they know me?

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