Chapter 690 A Spectacle in Itself
Back then, when Tess got out of prison, it was that same sense of unfamiliarity.
“I’m different from her.”
Max hadn’t yet recovered, but Nadine’s voice appeared in his cars.
“Oh?”
He subtly pulled his thoughts back, looking at Nadine with interest.
Nadine lifted her chin slightly, as if seeing through what Max had just been thinking.
“Of course, you are different. You can’tpare to her.”
Max let out a faint scoff.
Nadine’s expression didn’t change, but her fingers gripping the coffee cup tightened.
His gaze fell teasingly on her hand. “Don’t crush it.”
Nadine blinked as if waking from a dream, immediately loosening her grip.
“Hahaha.”
Max threw his head back in a bright, carefreeugh, but in his eyes was the familiar glint of Nadine’s disdain.
“Nadine, I thought maybe you had grown a bit.”
His eyes were teasing, half–smiling.
Nadine forced calm. “I won’tpare myself to her anymore.”
As she spoke, her chest rose and fell, her determined face making it feel like a silent vow.
Max raised an eyebrow, not taking it seriously. “Let’s hope so.
“Tell me, what do you want from me today?”
He shot her a sideways nce and watched as sheposed herself, cing a tiny empty vial, barely the size of a pinky, on the table.
Max frowned. “What is this?”
“To show sincerity, I’ll tell you a secret.”
Nadine looked up, locking her gaze on Max’s eyes.
Max furrowed his brow, taking her seriously.
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Then, Nadine began to exin. “This was something broken by the maid in the apartment some time ago. It was used by Shannon.
“I felt Shannon’s recent mood and behavior were off, so I investigated this.
She deliberately pressed her lips together, pausing briefly.
“Don’t y games with me. What did you find?”
Max tapped the table, urging her to continue.
“It contains a type of psychoactive drug, which can cause hallucinations and agitation. She rarely interacts with others in the apartment, but the fact that she prepared this means she already had a target in mind.”
“To use on you?”
Max’s brows knit as he studied Nadine.
“I know I’ve done nothing wrong. And among the others around her, apart from Henry, there’s only Kaleb -her biological son.”
Nadine bit her lip as she spoke, her gaze lowered, darkened.
They nned to involve Kaleb, but never considered her.
The hurt and resentment gathered in her chest, curling into her fingertips as her hand slowly clenched.
“You mean Henry?”
Max was at a loss.
He had previously investigated Henry and Shannon’s background. They had been childhood sweethearts, inseparable. Henry had never forgotten Shannon, especially after meeting Kylie, who was even more beautiful and powerful. He had pampered her abroad all these years, even traveling back and forth to see
her.
With such deep ties, why would Shannon suddenly target Henry?
Max stared at Nadine, trying to gauge the credibility of her words.
“You don’t need to doubt I’m lying.”
Nadine saw through his thoughts.
“Henry and Shannon have decided to abandon me. Now, I only have you to cooperate with–it’s all or nothing. I wouldn’t be foolish enough to get rid of you, myst partner.”
Her voice was steady, her gaze unwavering.
It truly didn’t seem like a lie.
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“Then why do you think Shannon would do this?”
Max rxed slightly, leaning backzily, casual as ever.
“One’s love can be worn down over time and disappointment.”
Nadine narrowed her eyes, thoughtful.
“I can feel how much Henry neglects Shannon now. She must know it better than I do.”
“But that still doesn’t justify her targeting Henry, does it?”
Max asked, his gaze pressing.
“If it were you, why share your fortune with someone who doesn’t care about you? And have everything depend on their mood?”
Nadine countered, her eyes bright.
Max frowned, thinking. Somehow, it made sense.
“Then why are you telling me private affairs.”
is? You know I work with you and Henry, and I’m not interested in their
He lifted his chin, expression cold.
“Precisely why it matters!”
Nadine stepped closer. “Henry and Shannon bickering creates an opportunity for us, doesn’t it? And watching childhood sweethearts turn against each other is a spectacle in itself.”
Max’s gaze locked with hers, the air between them almost crackling with electricity.
After a long moment, Max let out a lightugh, breaking the silence.
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