The Billionaire And His Son Want Me Back by Juliette Vaughan

Chapter 284

Max's embrace came without warning, and Paisley's body tensed up instinctively.

It had been a long time since she had been this close to a man, and she wasn't used to it at all, especially when it was someone like Max.

Feeling her stiffness, Max subtly scanned their surroundings. His lips, however, pressed lightly against her ear as he whispered, "I'm sorry. This is just for show. Please bear with it for a moment."

Paisley knew he was putting on an act for the lookouts watching them. Otherwise, she would have slapped him the moment he touched her.

"Alright, I understand," she responded softly, unaware that as she spoke, her lips brushed against the edge of Max's ear.

The lookouts outside couldn't hear what they were saying. To them, it simply looked like a couple whispering sweet nothings.

Over the years, countless people had tried to break apart Max and Tyson's hold over the Godard family from within. But this father and son pair were both notoriously disciplined. Not a single woman had ever successfully gotten close to them.

They gossiped, "Who would've thought? Max usually acts puritanical, but now he's all lovey-dovey with a woman."

"I thought Max and Tyson had some deep bond, but it looks like that's not the case. Tyson's on his deathbed, and Max is still lingering at the door with his girlfriend."

"Adoptive father and son? Please, it's just a relationship of mutual exploitation."

Max had always been Tyson's pawn, used to balance out the other members of the Godard family. And Max, in turn, had hoped to use Tyson to climb the ranks.

In this world, even biological fathers and sons could turn against each other for personal gain-let alone an adoptive father and son with no blood ties.

Seeing Max and his girlfriend embracing, those who were watching became even more convinced that Tyson's days were numbered.

At first, they had thought Max brought his girlfriend to see Tyson one last time. But now, it seemed more like he knew Tyson was no longer of use and had simply brought her along so they could leave together.

family. He might even be in danger. Anyone in his

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the second son of the Godard family, Edmond Godard, had just

the window as he offered a

he downed the drink in

warmth from his throat to his stomach before spreading

the label. "No wonder my brother liked this premium craft wine. The taste really

him, his subordinate chimed in with flattery. "I heard the Cloud Crest Winery that makes it is right here in Brightmoor. If you like it, Mr. Godard, I'll

turned to look at his subordinate with a smile. "You just don't get it. Premium craft wine is only produced once a year, and the quantity is extremely

eyes. "How could a new batch ever

subordinate immediately caught on and grinned obsequiously, thinking that before long, the entire Godard family would belong

another glass and turned to his subordinate. "Are

"Rest assured, Mr. Godard. They're all

satisfaction. "That's enough for today. Tomorrow morning, we'll go visit my dear brother and, while we're at it, expose Max for the fraud he

cold chuckle. "That outsider, who isn't even related to the Godard family by blood—why should

their brief

classic early 20th-century manor. Though renovated, its structure remained sturdy. The interior still retained its old-world charm-simple and understated,

not just anyone could own one.

renovations too much of a hassle. Second, these houses were usually located in old districts or bustling areas,

them as

thought it

a quiet environment, like the

was rare. Naturally, that made

house had three floors, with an attic at the top. Paisley followed Max, stepping onto the redwood staircase as they made

this moment, Max no