The Heir's Secret Bride

Chapter 248

"Ms. Reese, you're overthinking it. My only enemy is Byron," Neville replied, his tone laced with a hint of sarcasm. "On this point, we should be on par.

Maeve pondered momentarily before replying. I need to see the antidote first; otherwise, there's nothing to discuss."

Neville chuckled as expected and said, "I'm currently parked downstairs at your studio in a silver-gray Bugatti

As soon as he said that, Maeve felt her defenses strengthen. She feared he had anticipated that she wouldn't be able to resist the temptation.

After receiving the antidote. Maeve sent Byron a message: [We need to meet.]

Ten minutes later, a black Spyker pulled up outside the studio. After Maeve got into the car, it drove away. "What do you need to talk to me about?" Byron asked, his expression indifferent, hinting at a subtle detachment.

Maeve retalled storming into the Mcdaniel Group and scolding him without a second thought last time, feeling a twinge of guilt. After taking a moment to gather her thoughts, she said, "Mr. Mcdaniel has been in a coma, possibly due to the poisonous magic. Ive obtained the corresponding antidote from someone and wanted to discuss it with you...

"Someone?" Byron turned to look at her, a hint of sarcasm glimmering in his deep eyes. "Isn't it Neville who provided you

with that?"

"How do you know that?" Maeve exclaimed, her heart racing. "Are you spying on me?"

Byron didn't answer but instead asked, "He gave you the antidote and sent you to me to administer it to my grandpa?"

Maeve sensed that his tone was off and furrowed her delicate brows slightly. "He told me to give it to your grandpa, but I wanted to let you know first...

be concerned. Besides, with you and Neville both having questionable intentions and a checkered past, why should I trust you? What a joke." The words "checkered past struck a painful chord

expected you to. I'm not foolish; I can see that Neville has ulterior motives. I don't want you to hand the medicine over to Mr. Mcdaniel, but isn't it better

"What has Neville given you to make you assist him in

mean by

slowly adjusted his cufflinks, his tone laced with sarcasm. "Do you think I would believe that someone like

suffocation. "I have never accepted your mother's offer and didn't

Byron slowly chewed on the word scoffed "Maeve Reese, you're still so good at twisting

to argue further, but he interrupted her coldly, "Get out.

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gaze and gave a bleak smile. "Fine, I'll take this as my meddling. From now on, I won't interfere in your family's

Why would you intentionally say something to upset her?" He thought. If it hadn't been for Mr. Mcdaniel taking all the responsibility back then, it would have been uncertain whether Ms. Reese could even get out

secretly. If she tries to meet with Neville, stop her immediately, he instructed in a deep voice. "Understood." Archer felt

and unreasonable, labeling her a schemer without even considering her explanations. Everything she did was viewed with suspicion as

while still having an affair? Ugh! Who would want to get involved

Alexis had once attempted to bribe her with a card, but she had promptly turned it down. As for Neville, if he ever tempted

herself in the studio to craft a wedding dress. The crewelwork embroidery on the hem was taking shape, with only the finer details left to

remind her that she realized it was time to leave. Afterward, she drove to the supermarket to pick up some groceries and returned to her apartment. She'd been getting off work

help Mommy bring in the groceries? Maeve called out as she bent down to change her

cool-style uniform, rushed over. His pale face had a hint of color as he reached down to pick up the two bags Maeve had left on the