The Ugly Wife’s Stunning Comeback (Felicia and Max) novel Chapter 1096

Mr. Forbes took one look at Max and immediately noticed the drastic shift in his demeanor compared to the previous day. Catching a brief glimpse of Felicia standing nearby, the older man smiled to himself. The rumors were clearly true. Max's foul mood had simply been a byproduct of marital friction, and judging by the relaxed air around him now, the couple had clearly made amends.

Mr. Forbes smoothly brought up the business matter they had failed to discuss.

"My apologies," Max replied, his tone polite and warm. "Something did come up yesterday. Let’s discuss the details thoroughly on Monday. I will have Isaac contact your secretary to arrange a specific time."

Mr. Forbes nodded enthusiastically. "That works for me."

Listening to their exchange, Felicia easily deduced exactly what Max had been doing the day before. After a brief farewell, Max led her out of the building. Mr. Forbes watched them leave, letting out a soft sigh of relief.

When they reached the parking lot, Max noticed his sunglasses still lying abandoned on the ground. He turned to Felicia. "Make sure you tell your brother to pay me back for these tonight."

Felicia glanced at the sunglasses resting on the pavement. "You could just bend down and pick them up."

"They fell on the ground. I am not picking them up. Either way, he owes me a new pair," Max insisted.

Felicia shot him a sideways glance. It was genuinely astounding how childish men could be over such trivial things. "Then go ask him for the money yourself."

They reached the car, and Max pulled the passenger door open for her. "If you ask him, he will definitely pay up. If I ask him, it is highly unlikely."

Felicia slid into the seat, refusing to entertain his ridiculous logic any further. Max chuckled softly, closed her door, and quickly rounded the front of the car to climb into the driver's seat. He started the engine and pulled out onto the road.

"Where do you want to go?" he asked.

"I do not know," she replied honestly.

Max's dark eyes narrowed slightly. He closed the distance in a single stride, grabbed her hand firmly, and offered a faint smile. "Holding hands is allowed, at least."

Felicia tried to pull free, but his grip was unyielding. "Let’s go," he murmured.

When they arrived at the stables, a handler led out an incredibly muscular, majestic black stallion. Its coat gleamed under the sunlight, exuding the undeniable aura of a king. The horse's eyes were sharp, radiating an untamed, wild energy that made it obvious this creature bowed to no one easily.

Max approached the stallion and stroked its mane gently. The massive horse immediately softened, nudging its head affectionately against Max's chest. Max's eyes filled with rare tenderness. "I am sorry it has been so long since I visited you." The fact that he was willing to sincerely apologize to an animal proved just how deeply he treasured this horse.

Max turned back to Felicia. "It took me a full month to finally tame Thundercloud. Before I came along, absolutely no one could make him submit."

Listening to his explanation, Felicia could clearly hear the unmistakable edge of pride in his voice.