Chapter 734 An Opportunity
Chapter 734 An Opportunity
“I came to see you this time to discuss these matters.”
Tess looked up, meeting Max’s gaze directly.
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Max hadn’t expected her to be so straightforward. He froze for a moment, thenughed as well, the smile carrying a deeper meaning. “In that case, I’m more than happy to listen.”
“Aren’t we going inside?” Tess raised an eyebrow, folding her arms. “Or are you nning to leave me standing out here with nothing?”
At that, Max immediately pushed the door open. “Of course not. I was waiting to greet you once you got out of the car.
“I wouldn’t mind being your driver, opening the door, and seeing you out,” Max added, a teasing spark in his eyes as his gaze lingered on Tess’s face.
Tess felt her stomach churn.
“That’s a shame, then. Cab drivers never wait around. I had to open the door and get out myself.”
Without another nce back, Tess walked past Max and headed inside.
Her lifted chin and long, straight neck swept past him, darkening his eyes. When the faint, sweet scent from her drifted by, his gaze grew even heavier.
Once inside the cafe, Tess realized there wasn’t a single customer in the main hall on the first floor.
Sensing her confusion, Max followed behind her and said, “I booked the whole ce.”
“Let’s go. The private room is upstairs.”
The second floor felt even more spacious and was indeed more refined than the first floor.
The piano music in the background was soft and pleasant, yet the moment Tess sat down, an uneasy irritation crept in.
Maybe it was because of the person sitting across from her.
Max’s half–lidded eyes rested on Tess as his slender fingers held an exquisite menu.
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“What would you like to drink? The coffee here is decent, but the raspberry cake is actually the highlight. I think you’d like it.”
As he spoke, he moved to hand her the menu. Tess didn’t even look at it and pushed it back.
“Just a regr coffee. Any kind is fine.”
Max didn’t move. The server who had hurried over sensed the awkward tension and froze in ce, unsure what to say.
Tess, byparison, remained calm. She lifted her eyes and stared at Max. “What’s wrong? Can you not afford a in cup of coffee?”
Hearing that, the light in Max’s sharp, fox–like eyes flickered before filling with a smile. “One house special for her, and one of your new raspberry cakes. I’ll have my usual.”
He politely handed the menu to the server. Once the server left, he crossed his fingers in front of his chest. “Only ordering coffee. Looks like you don’t want to chat much with me.”
Tess rested her head on one arm, scrolling through her phone in boredom. “You already know why I’m here.”
Max’s smile didn’t fade. “You think I was the one behind it?”
He paused, his tone rxed. “Tess, we’ve known each other for a long time. At the very least, there should be some basic trust. You can’t just believe whatever others say. I watched the entire livestream of the Larson Group press conference in Kingnd. They never even mentioned me. How could you me me so quickly?”
He let out a sigh, his face filled with disappointment and hurt.
Watching his over–the–top, fake expression, Tess rolled her eyes inwardly. On the outside, she stayed calm and detached.
“Max, you know exactly what’s going on. I’m not saying this is some huge deal–but I want to know something. Rachel is in your hands, and we’re still supposed to be working together. So why rush to make a move?”
She tilted her head and stared straight into his eyes, ignoring every excuse that he tried to throw at her.
Max leaned back in his chair and smiled helplessly. “So you’re really certain it was me.”
“Yes.”
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Atst, he dropped the act and spread his hands openly. “You’re right. I did it. But as you said, it’s not a huge deal. The truth about your imprisoninent a year ago has already been cleared up in Aetheris. Dealing with this won’t be hard for you. If I truly wanted to hurt you, I wouldn’t have left such a big loophole.”
“Oh?”
Tess let out a soft, mockingugh. “So I’m supposed to thank you? For making things difficult, but not too difficult–so it was easier for me to clean up?”
Her tone was sarcastic and undisguised. Max shrugged. “Tess, you don’t have to <i>see </i>it that way. This was more of a reminder than trouble. Besides, didn’t this press conference make your name known in Kingnd for good? Maybe it wasn’t trouble at all, but an opportunity.”
Max gave a faint, effortless smile, the curve of his lips never wavering.
To Tess, it was nothing but an eyesore.
She let out a sharpugh. “Then why don’t you exin, Max? What exactly do you mean by this ‘reminder‘?<b>” </b>
By this point, the atmosphere at the table had turned icy.
The cafe had three full floors, all booked out. At that moment, aside from the staff, only Tess and Max were there. With the tension sharp between them, even the servers who had been hoping for a bit of romantic gossip were leftpletely baffled.
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<strong>Olivia Harris</strong> is an emerging author celebrated for her captivating romantic and steamy novels. With a talent for crafting deep emotional connections and fiery chemistry between her characters, Olivia’s stories offer readers an escape into worlds filled with passion, intrigue, and heart-stopping drama.