The Ugly Wife’s Stunning Comeback (Felicia and Max) novel Chapter 1147

The smile on Jeffrey's lips deepened. "Then we shall have to see if fate truly favors them."

Daniel smiled without speaking, raising his glass for another toast.

Meanwhile, in the CEO's office at BlueMarble Investments, Max stood before the floor-to-ceiling windows with his back to the light. His strikingly handsome features appeared even colder in the shadows. An oppressive, chilling aura seemed to radiate from him. Outside, the city was shrouded in darkness, the brilliant neon lights utterly failing to pierce the black sky.

A sudden knock interrupted the silence before the door opened. Isaac strode inside and halted respectfully a few paces behind Max. "Mr. Hawthorne, we found them. Mr. Milman and Ms. Ross took a noon flight to Iceland today." He could not completely mask the panic in his voice.

The moment the words left his mouth, Isaac felt the temperature in the office plummet. The atmospheric pressure dropped so drastically it made it difficult to breathe. Every nerve in Isaac's body pulled taut. Felicia was carrying Max's child, yet she had flown off to Iceland with Jeremy. It was impossible not to suspect she was stringing both men along.

Isaac only knew about the pregnancy because Max had spent the last two days assembling a world-class medical team. He had even ordered imported medical equipment to be installed at the villa. The revelation had been shocking, yet somewhat expected given how much time the couple had spent together recently. However, since Max was only finding out now, it was clear Felicia had been hiding it. Max's actions proved he was certain the child was his. Otherwise, judging from her current behavior, even Isaac might suspect the baby belonged to Jeremy. Jeremy had always been deeply in love with her. Was he actually willing to gladly raise another man's child?

"Leave," Max ordered.

Snapping back to reality, Isaac quickly agreed. "Yes, sir." He turned and practically fled the office. The moment he pulled the door shut behind him, he exhaled a long breath, finally feeling his body relax.

When Isaac turned around, he saw Darin striding directly toward him. He quickly approached and greeted him respectfully. "Mr. Foxhall."

"What is going on with Max?" Darin asked.

Darin offered a quiet sound of confirmation. "This will be the last time."

A cold sneer escaped Max's lips, dripping with thick mockery. Without another word, he bypassed Darin and stormed off. Darin made no move to stop him. Turning slightly, he watched the man's retreating back with profound helplessness. He let out a heavy sigh before turning to leave as well.

By the time Darin reached the ground floor, Max had already gotten into his car and left the premises. Darin settled into his own vehicle just as his phone rang. It was Savannah.

"Heather told me Jeremy took Felicia to Iceland," Savannah said breathlessly. Heather had been at the Ross family home that day when Darin went to ask Ava for Felicia's passport. Having witnessed the exchange, Heather knew exactly what her brother was planning.