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...

need for that," Byron's voice turned icy. "This is a matter for the Mcdaniel family, and outsiders have no reaso to 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 in Maeve's heart. Although she had

understand you don't trust me, and I never 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

as he asked, "What has Neville given you to make you assist him in

mean by that?" Maeve

after accepting her offer, and now you're doing the same for Neville." Byron slowly adjusted his cufflinks, his tone laced with sarcasm. "Do you think I would believe that someone like you

narrowed, enveloped by an overwhelming sense of suffocation. "I have never accepted your mother's offer and didn't

on the word scoffed "Maeve

further, but he interrupted her coldly, "Get out. I don't want to see

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

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

secretly. If she tries to meet with Neville, stop her immediately, he

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

while still having

she had promptly turned it down. As for Neville, if he ever tempted her, it was hard to believe she would be foolish enough to go

channeled her anger into creativity, locking herself in the studio to craft a wedding dress. The crewelwork embroidery on the hem

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

Maeve called out as she bent down to

Will, dressed in a black 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