The Ugly Wife’s Stunning Comeback (Felicia and Max) novel Chapter 1081

Max arrived at the Capital Convention Center. As he stepped out of his car, he happened to cross paths with Jeremy. Max took the initiative to offer a slight nod. Stepping forward, he extended a hand with refined politeness. "Mr. Milman."

Through his glasses, Jeremy cast a cold, indifferent glance at Max before looking away. With zero intention of shaking hands, he simply walked right past Max to greet someone approaching from the opposite direction.

"Mr. Milman, it has been a while."

"Long time no see."

Jeremy warmly shook hands with the other executive, exchanging pleasantries. Completely ignored, Max showed no trace of embarrassment. He smoothly retracted his hand, a faint, almost imperceptible smirk playing on his lips.

Another attendee walked over to greet Max. He turned and exchanged a few polite words, keeping the atmosphere perfectly harmonious. However, the scene of Jeremy ignoring Max had not gone unnoticed by the onlookers. Everyone knew about the bitter rivalry between BlueMarble Investments and Roen Capital. In public settings, Max and Jeremy rarely interacted beyond necessity. Max offering a greeting first was surprising enough, but Jeremy blatantly refusing to give him even an ounce of face was entirely out of character for the usually polite professor. The group of executives then proceeded into the venue.

As Jeremy and Max made their entrance, numerous attendees stepped forward to shake hands and exchange greetings, many expressing their condolences and concern regarding Max's recent accident. Wyatt, attending the event in his capacity as the head of the government's commerce department, also approached them.

"How have things been lately?" Wyatt asked.

"Quite good," Max replied.

Wyatt smiled, his expression loaded with hidden meaning. "Is that right? Well, good is good."

"What is with that tone?" Max frowned.

"Is there something wrong with my tone?" Wyatt feigned innocence. "Maybe I just didn't sleep well last night. My brat was making a fuss. You know how it is, the troubles of having a second child."

Max narrowed his eyes at him. "You look pretty happy to me. Why don't you hurry up and pop out a few more?"

Hearing this, Wyatt immediately deduced that Max still had no idea about Felicia's pregnancy. If he knew, there was no way he would have held back from throwing it in Wyatt's face. Choosing to keep the secret, Wyatt said nothing more and merely offered a light, amused shrug.

"I didn't have much going on today, so I decided to tag along with my brother and have a look," Ivy replied. "How is Amber doing lately?"

"She is doing well. You should invite her out when you have the time," Wyatt suggested.

"I will make sure to do that," Ivy nodded.

Jeffrey cast a brief glance at Max before bidding Wyatt farewell. He then turned and headed toward Jeremy. Ivy offered Max a polite nod before following her brother.

Wyatt shot a sideways glance at Max. "How did you manage to offend him? He looks completely fed up with you."

Max brushed off the observation with a cool, indifferent smirk as he watched Jeffrey and Jeremy strike up a friendly conversation.