The Ugly Wife’s Stunning Comeback (Felicia and Max) novel Chapter 387

Holden strolled out, security following close behind.

He stopped next to Max and offered a nod. "Hope your meeting goes well."

With that, Holden left the building.

Max watched him disappear before turning his attention to Lina. "Is the data ready?"

Lina nodded. "Some of it is. Would you like to see it now, Mr. Hawthorne?"

Max walked toward the meeting room. "Bring it over."

"Yes, of course."

Max settled into a chair, and Lina, along with the CFO, brought over a stack of documents. Lina placed them in front of him.

"Please take a look, Mr. Hawthorne."

Max flipped through the first few pages, then paused. "Where's Evelynn?"

Lina replied quietly, "She just left."

Max stopped, his hand still on the papers. He let out a cold laugh. "With that kind of work habits, I don't see why Northstar Dynamics should even bother to stay in business."

Lina and the CFO both stiffened, fear flashing across their faces.

Lina hurried to explain. "It wasn't intentional. Evelynn didn't look well, and she probably wouldn't have been able to answer your questions properly. Also, she hasn't been around the office lately and isn't up to date on the details. If you have questions, please ask us instead. We can give you more accurate information than she can."

Lina watched Max, nerves written all over her face. He didn't show any emotion, but somehow that made him seem even more intimidating.

He didn't answer her.

His eyes scanned the documents quickly, barely pausing as he read.

Lina waited, anxiety growing with every second he stayed silent.

*

Tommy drove Felicia away from the office. He glanced over at her pale face, worry in his voice. "Ms. Ross, are you okay?"

"I'm fine, Tommy. You don't have to worry about me," Felicia said, trying to sound reassuring.

They joked around for a bit before Felicia excused herself and went upstairs.

Her phone rang right as she reached her room. It was Lina.

"Evelynn, are you alright?"

"I'm fine," Felicia answered. "Sorry about earlier. Did Mr. Hawthorne give you a hard time?"

"Not really," Lina said. "He just looked at the documents we gave him, didn't say anything, and left. I really can't figure out what he's thinking. He seemed pretty unhappy that you left so suddenly, though. Evelynn, maybe you should reach out to him?"

Felicia could hear the worry in Lina's voice. She tried to calm her. "I get it. I'll call him and explain."

After they hung up, Felicia set her phone aside.

She sank into the sofa, completely drained and with zero intention of calling Max.

A moment later, her phone started buzzing again.

Felicia picked it up and checked the screen.