The Ugly Wife’s Stunning Comeback (Felicia and Max) novel Chapter 216

“You and Luke took Anne out on your own?” Greg asked, his tone edged with concern.

Felicia nodded. “He definitely knows who I am by now. I think Max just can’t turn Anne down.”

She’d wanted to wait until after the divorce to have a real conversation with Max, but lately she’d been spending so much time with Anne that hiding the truth felt impossible. Anne was so attached to her, so full of affection, and it wasn’t something Felicia had ever expected. Seeing Anne’s drawings had eased the anxiety she’d been carrying. As long as Anne didn’t hate her, Felicia felt ready to face anything, even if Max figured it out.

Heather frowned. “If he knows, why hasn’t he said anything?”

Felicia shrugged. “We’re basically strangers now. There’s nothing to say.”

Heather scoffed. “He is even worse than Trey.” Trey was Heather’s ex-husband.

Jeremy and Heather didn’t stick around much longer.

Three days later, Felicia joined Jeremy for a formal dinner on a cruise ship. The trip was set for two nights and three days.

The guest list was packed with big names in business from all over the world.

Jeremy and Felicia were there mainly to talk about a possible partnership, and the meeting had been set up at the request of Hank Curtis, one of the directors of IronGate Industries. He was also the CEO, and Andrea’s uncle.

IronGate Industries had been a mess lately, with factions fighting for control. Darin had been slowly taking over, leaving his father with less and less real power. Now Mr. Curtis was just holding things together on the surface, pretending everything was fine. Darin had grown up in the Curtis family, raised by Yvonne, but he wasn’t related by blood. Mr. Curtis had always treated him like a pawn, but the pawn had gotten too strong. Mr. Curtis couldn’t just watch as Darin took over the entire company, so now he needed outside help.

Roen Capital was one of the main targets for an alliance. Darin’s people had tried to sabotage one of their projects recently. The attempt had failed, but it left both sides wary.

“Mr. Milman, great to finally meet you.” Jim greeted Jeremy with a handshake, then turned to Felicia, clearly impressed. She looked stunning in a green, strappy gown, all elegance and poise.

“And you must be Evelynn.”

The next second, glass shattered on the floor.

A waiter, carrying drinks, suddenly lost his balance and collapsed, bumping into their table and sending glasses flying.

Staff hurried over to help, and the moment passed quickly, barely noticed by the crowd.

“Are you okay?”

Felicia shook her head, more startled than hurt. As she glanced up, her eyes landed on a figure standing at the second-floor railing.

It was Max.

He was here, too.