Chapter 181
He undid the top two buttons of his shirt, maintaining a stern expression as he
climbed into the
waiting car.
Patrick glanced at him through the rearview mirror, swallowing nervously before
speaking up.
“Mr. Dorsey, aren't we waiting for Ms. Brielle?”
He had only just found out that Ms. Brielle was in the hospital, and was surprised
to see Max leaving the Dorsey family gathering to be here in person.
With his eyes closed, a rare trace of irritation crossed Max's features. “No need.
She can handle herself,” he said calmly, striving to regain his composure.
Patrick pressed the gas pedal and dared not ask any more questions.
Meanwhile, at the Dorsey residence, Michael and Jose were deep in
conversation, quite pleased with the impending marriage between their younger
family members and already contemplating setting a date.
Jose took a sip of his coffee, his mind on Alivia at the research institute, and a
look of satisfaction appeared on his face.
“Alivia has been yearning for Max all these years. Now, it seems her wish is
finally coming
true.”
Dressed smartly in a tweed jacket, Michael looked spirited. “There’s no better
daughter-in-law for my boy than Alivia. It's a shame Max has been so work—
obsessed, poor girl. Is she also the one who facilitated the investment of Dorsey
International in Book this time?”
Jose chuckled, “She mentioned helping out, which is great. Both kids are too
independent. rarely giving us old men a reason to worry.”
Michael glanced up at the wall clock and instructed a nearby servant, “Go check
if Max's car
has arrived.”
The servant nodded promptly and left.
Spencer, sitting not too far away, felt restless. He still reeked of booze and feared
a reprimand from Michael, so he kept his distance.
He'd been pulled in at the last minute, having planned to visit the Haywood family
and see Lillian.
But now, with Max absent, Spencer's mind drifted back to the previous night
when he stumbled upon Uncle Max in a compromising position with a woman by
the Haywood family’s floral wall.
Even now, Spencer wondered if it had been a hallucination because the woman
Max had been kissing, sheltered under his coat, was definitely not Alivia.
Alivia had been abroad these past days, meeting with Noah to discuss the Book
deal.
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So, who was this woman Max was so protective of?
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Eventually, Michael turned his gaze to Spencer, and took a sip of his coffee.
“Spencer, why did Max attend the Haywood family’s banquet?”
Michael was genuinely curious; he hadn't asked Max directly, but Spencer had
been on the scene and should know something.
Spencer felt his spine weaken, his palms slick with cold sweat.
Had he not witnessed that scene, Max’s presence at the Haywood banquet
would indeed have been surprising, b
ut having seen it, Spencer believed Max must have been there to meet the
woman he desired.
Various speculations ran through Spencer’s mind.
For instance, why hadn't Max arranged a private meeting with the woman?
Could it be that her identity was sensitive? And Max so captivated by her that he
couldn't resist his impulses even by the floral wall?
Spencer’s thoughts were in turmoil, and an inexplicable fear gripped him.
“Grandpa, maybe Uncle Max was just there for a stroll. He barely spoke a word
at the banquet.” Spencer offered tentatively.
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Spencer’s throat went dry with fear, knowing he was in for a scolding and quickly
admitting his fault. “Grandpa, that was my fault.”
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Michael nodded, but his words were
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