Chapter 95

He was here at the science museum too, which meant Violet was almost certainly around as well.

Victoria and McNeil's eyes met across the room. She looked away instantly, her expression unreadable, and McNeil didn't glance her way again.

"No idea," he said, brushing off the question.

Maybe McNeil was looking for someone. There was no way he'd be looking at her, Victoria told herself, refusing to indulge in wishful thinking.

Osborn had a vague sense that something felt off, but couldn't quite put his finger on it.

Meanwhile, Max was in the middle of a heated gaming competition, taking on a group of kids his age. He wiped the floor with all ten of them in just a few minutes, leaving his opponents defeated and breathless.

Then he came up against a rival who matched him move for move. They played several rounds, each ending in a tie, until finally Max eked out a win. He barely had time to celebrate before a girl marched over, dragging a posse with her.

When Gwyneth realized the person who'd beaten her was Max, her fury was almost comical-her face was a meme come to life.

"You... you cheated," she accused.

Max recognized his opponent. It was the same Gwyneth who'd made him cry last time. He burst out laughing, loud and unrestrained, showing no mercy.

you?" he teased,

cool friend. Miss Fannie could totally beat yours!" Max

face crumpled and she stormed off in tears,

so loudly they drew a crowd. If Gwyneth hadn't suspected Max would win in a fight, she might have swung

both Marcus and McNeil to finally pull

Gwyneth, gently hugging her. "What's gotten you so worked up,

her, glaring at Max instead. "If you're so tough, why don't you face my friend?

at the sight of the

I'm not

looked slightly embarrassed. There was no way she was actually going to

Victoria's hand. "Ms. Marchand, you

Gwyneth a present to

Miss Fannie was awesome-he wasn't afraid of Gwyneth or her "fierce" friend in the

led Max off

Osborn, Max tugged on Marcus's

in conversation. Was that guy her

Max toward them. The man with Victoria was a stranger;

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