SCOTT barged into Isla’s confinement room wearing full personal protective equipment and a face mask.Isla had been put into quarantine as soon as her father found out about the ‘remembrance’ she brought back home from the Spring Hunt.“Dad!” Isla had expected that her father would confront her at any time.“What is this, Isla?” Scott’s hands were shaking as he held the tiger’s tooth and the bear’s claw in both hands. “Luckily, I personally checked your rucksack. You ventured into the forbidden forest!”“Dad, I’m sorry.” Isla was out of words to say.Before, she had no inhibition about talking back to her father, especially when she bel

 “WHAT is wrong with you?” Max quickly pulled his hand away from Amanda’s grasp. It creeped him out to see her being this touchy with him, as if Amanda was planning something sinister.“You are my favorite cousin from now on!” Amanda seemed to be in a good mood. Max used to see her with a cold and nonchalant expression.“Why are you here again? I thought I made everything clear since the last time we talked.” Max sat on the receiving couch.“Well, aside from learning about the circulating gossip about us, which was spread by Theodore, I just want them to have a taste of their own medicine. But I’m here because I have finished reading everything in our contract. It’s flawless!”Max held his temple.

 MAX and Blaze clocked out in the afternoon just like any regular day. It had become a habit for them to go to the smoking area to have a stick of cigarettes before leaving the office.Blaze was about to light Max’s cigarette when they were suddenly interrupted. Blaze quickly shielded his body in front of Max as he recognized Georgina.“Max, can we talk, please?” Georgina said. She looked like she had not gotten a decent night’s sleep.Blaze turned to his boss and waited for his decision. Fortunately, Max nodded his head, so his bodyguard gave way.“Leave us,” Max ordered.Blaze tilted his head and walked a few meters away. It was a safe distance to give them privacy but close enough to rea

 “SHOOT when ready!” The range officer announced. The first round of the competition was normal target shooting. The participants only needed to shoot the target at a distance; the closer to the bullseye, the higher the score.Benedict and the Fitzgerald siblings were silently celebrating as Max failed to hit the critical spot of the target, which resulted in him scoring the lowest.“What a wimp!” Lester cursed. He was positioned beside Max.Max scratched his head after the first game. “Not bad for a first try, right?”Meanwhile, Isla rolled her eyes as soon as she heard it. She came beside Max to ask him why he had to pretend. But Isla trusted him, she had witnessed firsthand how good Max was in combat, and his gun skill

 GEORGINA was determined to win her ex-husband back, so she decided to pay him a visit at his cabin. It wouldn’t be long until he softened up to her again, knowing how much he loved her before.Knowing Max, who hated gatherings since he was extremely introverted, they could spend some time together in the cabin, as she was not planning to attend the company anniversary.She wanted to show Theodore that she could live the best life without him, and only Max could provide her with such a level of peace.She went out of the car holding his favorite wine. Georgina had always been aware of Max’s soft spot, and manipulating his emotions wouldn’t be hard. Coaxing him for some time was a small sacrifice for her.But what if Max had already fallen