The Ugly Wife’s Stunning Comeback (Felicia and Max) novel Chapter 1086

The original summit host had been slated to be one of the top anchors from Global Finance Review, someone Colt's team was heavily investing in. The anchor had previously worked under Evelynn and had since taken over her hosting duties.

Colt had discreetly checked around yesterday and found out that Max's camp had requested the swap. It was incredibly coincidental that Jeremy and Dannie's scandal erupted on the exact same day. Given the complicated web connecting them all, it was hard not to suspect that Max had done it on purpose. Evelynn and Jeremy shared a deep connection, and yet Evelynn was also Max's wife.

Colt recalled a time last year when all of them were at this very tennis club. Back then, Max and Evelynn had acted like complete strangers. No one would have ever guessed they were married. How they had suddenly ended up as husband and wife was a mystery that baffled everyone.

Colt avoided answering Mr. Forbes' question directly, offering a different guess. "Mr. Hawthorne is obviously in a foul mood today. It probably has something to do with his wife."

Noticing Colt's reluctance to elaborate, Mr. Forbes didn't press the host replacement issue. But Colt's hint was clear enough. "Are you saying he had a fight with Evelynn?" By now, everyone knew Evelynn was Max's wife, just as everyone was aware of her close ties to Jeremy.

"It is highly possible."

Mr. Forbes fell silent for a moment before deciding on a new tactic. "Colt, could you get me Evelynn's contact information?"

It was obvious how deeply Max cared for her, otherwise he wouldn't be this emotional. Securing a deal directly with Max was proving to be near impossible right now. However, if Mr. Forbes could find a way in through Max's wife, the negotiations might go much smoother.

Soon enough, the last tennis pro collapsed in exhaustion. Max was drenched in sweat, his tank top clinging to his chest. His pumped muscles practically radiated steam into the air. Seeing his chance, Mr. Forbes grabbed a bottle of water and a towel and rushed forward. "Mr. Hawthorne, why don't you take a break?"

Max tossed his battered tennis racket to a nearby staff member. He took the water from Mr. Forbes, tilted his head back, and drained the bottle in one long gulp.

In the end, not a single word regarding their business proposal was discussed. Max took a quick shower, changed his clothes, and left the country club without another word.

Max didn't reply, simply pouring himself another glass of liquor.

"Does Jeremy's scandal have anything to do with you?" Darin asked, cutting straight to the point.

"Do you really think I need to resort to such despicable methods?" Max retorted.

Darin looked at him with absolute seriousness. "Wasn't that exactly how things started between you and Felicia?"

Max's sharp brows knitted together tightly. Seeing him fall silent, Darin pressed on. "If you could do it all over again, you would still despise her, wouldn't you?"