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Chapter 34
“Brock! Darling! ”Evelyn cried out in a suddenly saccharine sound, her arms tightening around Max’s neck. she looked at Brock and watched him with his eyes wide with innocent joy. then back to Max and gave him a quick wink that was hardly audible. “Oh Brock, you’re exactly on time! Max here just told me how much he loves me. Isn’t that right, Maxy? ”she squeezed his arm, her nails clenched against his flesh.Max felt cold dread floating over him. He was being set up. He tried to talk, to explain, to tell Brock this all was a mistake. "Brock, wait! It's not what you think!! "But Brock wasn’t listening. He focused his attention on Max, burning with jealousy. He stood mere feet away from Max, his heart pounding with anger. “You! You’re friends with that liar from the Prix event, aren’t you? That’s the one who got Jacob kicked out! ”Max tried to get away from Evelyn but she was holding on like a limpet. "Brock calm down please this is what Evelyn 's doing! She 's just trying to make you
Chapter 33
The black Mercedes screeched to a halt outside the stately grand entrance to the city museum, then Max didn’t sit still for Marco to open the door, threw it open, and fell screaming out. Only after he was able to see Marco’s worrying “Mr Luckey! ” . That a running Max ran toward the huge bright building. He felt a heartbeat fill his ribs, a frantic beat hurting against his ribs. ‘Please, let her still be here. Please, let her understand’As he unlocked the hallowed gates he ran his eyes crazy through the huge, echoing lobby. The museum was open still, some people around in there, but probably the art show was wrapping up. He saw one security guard and ran over.“Excuse me! The art exhibition! Is it still open? Has... has Trisha been here? ” Max said exhilarated.The guard, a serious-faced black man with a neatly cut beard and who glared at him, didn't laugh. "Sir, the exhibition was closed fifteen minutes ago. And I'm afraid I don't know any 'Trisha'. "Max’s shoulders shrugged. 15 mi
Chapter 32
“And then… the garlic!” Lena exclaimed, her eyes sparkling, as she crushed cloves with the side of a knife. “Lots of garlic! For… for the flavor!”Max laughed, the rich aroma already filling the air. “You got it, Chef Lena.”He observed her, captivated by the motion of her hands, the way her brow creased in focus, then relaxed in joy when a memory fell into place. In the kitchen, she transformed into a different individual, exuding confidence and a sort of radiance. “Now… the special ingredient,” Lena murmured, her eyes sparkling, as she revealed a tiny, unmarked container. “Grandma's hidden recipe. Just… just for special people.” She raised it, a playful sparkle in her gaze. Max inclined slightly. “What is that?” She merely smiled, a knowing, mysterious smile, and added a spoonful to the simmering pot. The scent transformed, growing deeper and more intricate. They mixed the pot together, their hands touching, their faces near. Max discovered he took pleasure in the straightforwar
Chapter 31
Max was met with silence. He knocked again. “Lena, I didn’t mean it. I was just… stressed. It wasn’t fair for me to yell at you. Please, talk to me.”He caught a sniffle from within, followed by a gentle, uncertain click. The door opened slightly. Lena's tear-stained and swollen face emerged. “I… I’m really sorry, Max,” she murmured, her voice quiet. Max carefully opened the door and walked in. He perched on the side of her bed. “No, Lena. I’m the person who should be sorry. I shouldn’t have raised my voice. You didn't do anything wrong. I am just… having a rough week and I took it out on you. That was wrong, I’m sorry.” She sniffled once more, using the back of her hand to wipe her nose. “It’s all right. I… I was just trying to surprise you and cheer you up with my soup.” “I know,” Max said softly. “And I appreciate it. Really. You just… you scared me.”She looked down at her hands, twisting the hem of her t-shirt. “He… he hated my stew.”Max frowned. “Who hated your stew, Lena?”
Chapter 30
Max stepped out of the cab. He started to run up into the grand entrance of the mansion, his heart beating violently in his chest. He refused to push up on the revolving door, just pulled up the main door, the hard wood pounded against the wall. He looked panicked around the magnificent entrance hall, his eyes searching for even one ripple of disorganization, a crisis.A maid wiping the vase was looking up suspiciously. “Mr. Luckey! Is everything all right? ”“Lena! My grandma! Are they all right? What happened? Lena called me and said there was an emergency! ” Max gasped, all his breath coming out of his nose.The maid blinking and curious expression on her face. “Miss Lena, emergency sir? No. Everything is all right. Lady Roslyn is in her study and Miss Lena... Miss Lena is in the kitchen. ”Max stared at her, dumbfounded. “The… kitchen?”“Yes, sir. She said she would like to cook something for you.” The maid gave a little courteous smile.Max didn’t wait. He ran at a snail’s pace t
Chapter 29
It happened to be Sunday. Max woke up abruptly, with a peculiar flutter in his chest. The outing with Trisha at the exhibition center was on his mind. Certainly not a romantic outing. He recited it to himself, akin to a mantra, while tossing aside the blankets. He remained in his dorm room last night to steer clear of any uncomfortable questions from Roland or Sarah. He had to maintain a division between his two lives, at least for the time being. He however could not get his mind of Victor Langston. His grandmother's voice resonated in his mind: “He’s coming for you.” There was something perilous and merciless about the man. However, he set aside the thoughts. Today was about the… art exhibition. And Trisha too. He took a shower and got dressed meticulously, opting for a more relaxed yet fashionable ensemble. He devoted an absurd amount of time attempting to manage his hair. He gazed at his reflection in the mirror. “Just a casual trip, Max. Don’t ruin it.“ At the Museums. He see
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