The Ugly Wife’s Stunning Comeback (Felicia and Max) novel Chapter 331

The Curtis family and Roen Capital had just sealed their new partnership, and tonight’s banquet was packed with big names from Northwick’s business scene. Everyone understood what that meant. People were here to pick sides, even if nobody said it out loud. The rivalry between Darin and the Curtis family had become much bigger than just a family squabble.

Max showed up with Andrea, and the way he was laughing and chatting with Hank, you’d think they were old friends. Anyone watching would assume Max was squarely in the Curtis family’s camp now. His arrival had turned him into the center of attention, whether he wanted it or not.

Felicia stood a little apart, her back half-turned to the crowd, her tone flat and distant. “No idea,” she said, as if none of it mattered to her. The truth was, Max’s motives were never easy to figure out. Whatever he was thinking, he kept it to himself.

Anthony caught the look on her face and gave a small sigh. “Honestly, Felicia, you’d have been better off staying home with Anne tonight.”

Felicia was about to respond, swirling her wine, when she noticed Anthony looking past her. She turned and saw Darin heading their way.

He stopped in front of them, all charm and polished manners. “Mr. Murray, Evelynn.”

Anthony stood up, glass in hand, and clinked it against Darin’s. “You seem in good spirits tonight.”

Now that Anthony had officially signed with the Curtis family, the lines were drawn. Still, Darin’s attitude was all respectful politeness, not a single crack in his professional facade. It’s the kind of self-control only top business players seemed to have.

Darin’s lips curled into a faint smile. “It’s a good day. We’re lucky to have such distinguished guests.”

Anthony chuckled. “Can’t argue with that.”

Darin glanced around. “By the way, I meant to ask, why didn’t Mr. Milman come to Northwick? I was hoping to host him myself.”

Anthony replied, “He had urgent business in Hong Kong, so Evelynn and I are here in his place.”

He really didn’t need to say anything. Felicia honestly didn’t care who was here or what they thought. But his words sounded like yet another apology for his sister, and that irritated her all over again. She’d just managed to calm herself down, but now she felt like throwing her drink at him.

She gave him a cold, tight smile. “I wonder if you actually remember what you promised me, Mr. Foxhall. You said you owed me a favor.”

Darin’s face stayed calm. “Of course I remember. You can ask me anything.”

“Good,” she said. “I don’t have anything to ask right now.”

As they continued their polite back-and-forth, Yvonne watched from across the room, her eyes lingering on them, her gaze growing a little more intense.