Chapter 49

Harvey agreed, albeit jokingly.

"I knew you were the best, bro." Orlena tried to smooth things over as she grabbed Max's arm. She always felt there was some tension between them, but she couldn't put her finger on why.

Max was about to marry into the Horigan family, which was a much larger deal than the Velona Corporation. The Velona family just couldn't compete with the Horigans' connections.

He didn't want to fall out with Harvey over Eloise.

"Thanks, big bro," he politely said.

Harvey gave him a small smile.

He picked up his magazine again and flipped through it casually. His demeanor was quite cold, and even Orlena's sweet talk didn't seem to affect him much.

At around four-thirty in the afternoon, Harvey stood up to leave.

"I've got things to take care of, so I'll head out first."

His parents rarely got to see him, so they hoped he could stay for dinner.

"Next time! I really do have stuff to do." Harvey ruffled his sister's hair.

told them

he might feel awkward, made an excuse for him. She walked him to his car and said

Max snorted.

wasn't warm to anyone, then

much, he got into his

the steering wheel and glanced at the rear-view

He saw Max's car.

not attempting to lose Max, but slowing down

hour later, he picked up

the car, there was a

the type to be particularly attentive, especially with women. But this time, he gently asked, "You've seen your father already, so why are you

Eloise tried

leaning in to whisper, "Are you crying because you're about to be taken advantage

shyly avoided

and glanced

still following, with so much

rush hour, and the

a red light, Harvey casually asked about Angus.

small, did you pack everything?" Harvey

house doesn't have

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