To Be Yours Again by Taylor

Chapter 307 A Capitalist’s Ugly Habits

Jenny gazed at Max, unperturbed, and Max clenched his teeth in frustration. “My family can offer a fifty percent rent reduction only for the high-end shopping malls in Parrington, not in other parts of the country, *he grumbled. Being in charge of the Pearson family, Max knew that such a decision could be used against him.

“Just Parrington?” Jenny sounded disappointed.

Max snapped back, “Parrington is good enough. Do you have any idea how much rent in the best spot of a high-end shopping mall costs per year? Besides, my family owns more than one mall in Parrington.” He believed it was premature to ask for nationwide shopping malls at this stage, as it was unclear whether Jenny’s brand could expand beyond Parrington.

“Okay.” Jenny rose from her seat, content. “Let’s go eat, and Max, you’re treating.”

with Alec for so long, and all you’ve learned from

was unbothered by his comment. Getting tangible benefits was what mattered most.

behind. “You’re so clever,” Jade whispered. “Max has been to our company so many times, and I never thought to speak to him about renting a spot in his

alright, Jade. You didn’t know that the Pearsons owned

knew that the only reason she didn’t know was because she never went looking for that

certain what Max and Jade always discussed when they met, but it was clear they weren’t talking about work. She didn’t mind if Jade and Max got together, but she couldn’t help feeling a little worried about Jade’s past and afraid that Max might end up hurting her.

“I thought you already knew.”

back in her chair and said, “You’re so fickle. The last time I heard from you, you said

have Alec around you, so I don’t have a