Chapter 257
Maxine nodded reassuringly. “Don’t worry,
I’ll take good care of myself.”
Maxine thought, ‘Vivian and I should be fine. Besides, if things get physical, Vivian took some kickboxing lessons back in the day!
As soon as Sebastian left and things were quiet downstairs, Vivian hurried over to Maxine with a gossipy grin. “So? Was that guy here for you? Does he have a crush on you? I can’t believe you’ve only just come back and already have someone chasing after you. Still got that irresistible charm, huh?
Maxine sighed helplessly. “It’s not like that, he’s just a friend. Some things happened recently, and he was worried about my safety, so he came by to
check on me.”
Vivian dropped her gossipy look and pulled Maxine down onto the couch. “So, what exactly happened?” she asked.
Maxine recounted what had happened earlier. Vivian frowned and cursed, “That’s despicable! So, have you dealt with him yet?”
She shrugged. “No, the Jenson family is too deeply entrenched here. Bringing them down won’t be easy.”
The Jenson family’s flagship company was Eastland Entertainment, whose artists dominate nearly half of the entertainment industry. Their roster includes both legendary veterans and today’s top–tier influencers.
If they wanted to take down the Jenson family for good, they needed to win the public opinion war first.
Vivian clicked her tongue in annoyance. “What a pain.”
Her tech company was practically the law in her town, so she’d never had to worry about such things. Besides, she was the head of legal there.
Vivian let out a resigned sigh. “Honestly, I don’t know much about Hatholand law, so I can’t help you there. But…” He patted his chest and promised, “As long as I’m around, you won’t be in any danger.”
She chuckled softly. Vivian was certainly qualified to say that.
Vivian stayed with Maxine for a few days and would take her out from time to time. With her boundless energy, she could wheel Maxine around all day without ever getting tired.
Maxine checked her phone and saw a message from Cleo. [I’m heading back soon. Want anything? I can bring you some local treats.]
Maxine wrote: [Just pick up whatever looks good. Safe travels! Call me when you get here, Vivian and I will come pick you up.]
Cleo sent back a laughing emoji and quipped: [With only one good leg, you still want to drive?]
Maxine rolled her eyes and texted: [Actually, couldn’t I just call a ride service?]
Cleo quickly replied: [No need, I’ll just call a cab myself. But if you don’t mind, could you whip up some dinner for me? I probably won’t have much time to eat when I get back.]
Maxine exited the chat window and spotted the message Sebastian had sent her a few days earlier. Before she knew it, her fingers had already tapped to open it again.
Ever since that night, Sebastian hadn’t come to see her again. Instead, Brian would message her occasionally, asking when she’d be free for a visit.
Brian hadn’t been texting as much lately. With finals just a few days away, he’d probably be buried in his studies.
Vivian walked out of the room holding some snacks, patted Maxine on the shoulder, and asked, “What are you looking at?”
Maxine snapped out of it, guiltily locking her phone screen. She cleared her throat and said, “Oh, nothing. Just checking for work emails.”
Vivian said, “You should check. I just saw online that the guy from the Jenson family held another press conference.”
Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.
