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    Chapter 733 Cold Reunion


    Tess’s current aura was more like cold ice settled at the bottom of a well–distant and detached. It didn’t quite match the outfit she was wearing. It should have felt out of ce, but her features were delicate, and because she had been resting welltely, her whole presence looked refreshed. Her face was smooth. Surprisingly, she was very pleasant to look at.


    “Am I not meeting an old friend? He knows how to y the emotion card, but that doesn’t mean I don’t,” Tess said.


    Tess showed a rare touch of yfulness and blinked slyly at the two of them.


    At the same time, she gently wiggled her phone. On the screen was her chat history with Max.


    She had sent him a message just before changing her clothes, asking to meet up. She didn’t expect him to reply so quickly.


    “Since you’ve already made ns, how about I take you there?”


    Raven stood up immediately and turned to go back to her guest room to get her car keys.


    “No need. I actually have something more important to assign to you.”


    Tess smiled hurriedly and pulled her back.


    But Raven frowned and looked upset right away. “That won’t do!


    “You’ve always said Max is pestering you because of the Larsons behind you, but from what I know, you two spent a lot of time together as kids. What if he really is like you said and still won’t give up? What if something happens to you? I have to go!”


    This time, she wouldn’t take no for an answer. She reached out to pull Tess’s hand off her arm.


    Lyra agreed as well. “Raven is right. She knows how to fight. Let her


    go with you.


    If anything goes wrong, she can take care of you. As for the task you just mentioned, I can handle it myself.”


    Seeing how much they cared, Tess had to give in. She nodded, feeling a warm glow in her heart.


    “Alright. I’ll send you the task detailster. Raven will drive me there.”


    That decision instantly made all three of them smile.


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    When a fresh stack of papers, still warm,nded in her hands, Raven appeared at the doorway dressed all in ck. She looked sharp and proud, casually swinging the car keys at her fingertips.


    Let’s go. I’ll take you out for a ride.


    Her dramatic act made both Tess and Lyra burst outughing.


    “Alright, Raven.”


    Tess cooperated eagerly, stepping forward and linking arms with Raven<b>. </b>


    Raven shed a smug gesture at Lyra and led Tess away.


    The two of them were dressed in ck and white. One was in a tough outfit and the other in a puffy princess skirt. It was a huge contrast, but they looked very striking together.


    Lyra watched them leave for a long time. When she finally looked away, the calm on her face slowly faded.


    She went back to her room to pack her things. When she came back downstairs, she happened to slip a set of keys into her bag.


    Two cars drove out of Evermount Vi one after the other.


    Tess arrived at the destination first. It was a very quiet cafe,


    Max wasn’t waiting in the private room on the second floor like they nned. Instead, he stood at the entrance. He should have looked like a doorman, but his extraordinary aura and expensive handmade suit made him look like someone too powerful to approach.


    Tess walked slowly to the door. Max’s eyes lit up noticeably.


    “It’s been a long time since I’ve seen you look like this,” he said first.


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    There were clearly many unresolved issues between them, and they had rarely interacted, yet he acted very casual, as if nothing had ever happened.


    Tess already felt disgusted by his act, but she didn’t show it.


    A faint smile lingered at the corners of her lips. Even though she was the one who asked to meet, her expression and manners were cold, and she didn’t respond.


    Max shrugged, clearly unconcerned.


    If Tess suddenly acted cooperative, he would have had to think carefully about whether there was a scheme.


    The fact that she asked to meet him was unusual enough.


    Max’s gaze darkened slightly before shifting past her. “Why didn’t you drive here?”


    Tess finally spoke with her clear voice and cold tone, “A taxi is enough. I can’tpare myself to Mr. Hunt’s noble status.”


    Her words were full of mockery. Max wasn’t angry. Instead, he threw his head back andughed loudly.


    When he finally stoppedughing, he looked at Tess with a teasing look in his eyes. “Tess, I can’tpare to you anymore. You are the new CEO of the Larson Group of Kingnd, a board member, and the only heir. Oh, and you’re also the lead designer for a new brand.”


    He pped his hands as he spoke.


    Every one of his actions felt sharp and irritating to Tess, filling her with resistance. Still, she forced herself to suppress it.


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