Chapter 599:

With all the commotion from Maxwell and Chris barging in, the love song had been left hanging halfway through.

Elvira refused to let these unexpected guests ruin what she had planned. Moving to the screen, she hit play, then turned with a bright grin toward Maia and Roland. “Go on, you two. I haven’t heard the end of this song yet.”

This was her golden opportunity to let Chris witness just how well her brother and Maia fit together.

As the music floated through the room once more, Roland narrowed his eyes at Chris from across the table. Giving a slight scoff, he moved beside Maia, settled into the seat, and reached out for the microphone. Watching the scene, Elvira nearly teared up from joy. Finally, after all her effort, her brother seemed to be making a move on Maia.

However, that hope fizzled when a broad hand swooped in and grabbed the microphone before Roland could claim it.

Surprised, Roland glanced upward. There stood Chris, a sly grin on his lips. “I know this song, too,” he said, voice smooth and steady. Turning to Maia, he asked, “Ms. Watson, would you mind singing this one with me?”

She met his gaze and gave a small shake of her head, letting him know that she didn’t mind.

Chris circled the table and took the seat right next to

He nudged Roland aside and filled the empty space

up, but the crowd kept him from making a scene.

She turned to him,

gⲁ???ν???.?0?. ?????? ????

crept across Maia’s cheeks, and she quickly averted

scene, could barely hold back her irritation. She was ready to snatch the microphone back from

rise, Maxwell darted over

She hardly

“You—”

love song, and lowered the lights, setting the mood all over again.

as he gazed at her with unguarded affection. His hand reached out, entwining with hers, a touch that whisked her back to the waltz they had shared under the previous night’s starlit glow. Not only did Chris move with the grace of a seasoned dancer,

he wove, its melody wrapping around her heart. Emboldened, she lifted

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