The Ugly Wife’s Stunning Comeback (Felicia and Max) novel Chapter 406

“Yes.”

“Then come with me to meet Michael tomorrow.”

“Alright,” Felicia replied, glancing down at his arm. “Jeremy, is your hand alright?”

Jeremy flexed his fingers, a little frustrated. “Typing is tricky right now. I might need you to handle some things for me.”

“No problem, I’ve got you.”

The next day, Felicia and Jeremy headed over to Michael’s place.

Michael and his wife welcomed them like old friends. It had been ages since their last visit, so catching up felt easy. The conversation bounced between casual stories and serious talk about the financial markets. Felicia understood why Jeremy was here. He was hoping for a little help from Michael’s connections, maybe some insider information or leads.

Holden’s new fund was all about the metals market. With the world so unpredictable, profits could explode by fifty percent one quarter, then crash the next. But if you knew what you were doing, if you moved fast, you could turn a little into a fortune.

Holden’s goal was obvious. He wanted Jeremy to get in the game, to compete with the big players. In the end, it was every man for himself. Whoever got out first would win, and everyone else would pay the price.

It was a direct challenge, and Jeremy couldn’t walk away from it.

They stayed for lunch with Michael and his wife, chatting until the afternoon sun started to dip. It was close to four when they finally said their goodbyes.

Michael trusted Jeremy completely. Before they left, he told them about a financial symposium at Stanford next Monday. All the major industry players would be there, and Michael insisted they attend. He promised Jeremy he’d find the people he needed.

“Thanks, Michael.”

After the meeting, they headed out. Tommy was waiting to drive them home.

“Even if Max knows what Holden’s up to, he’ll still get involved,” Felicia said as they rode in the backseat.

Max had never played it safe. The risk was huge, but so was the potential reward. Besides, he and Jeremy had always been rivals.

Jeremy glanced over. “Actually, I heard something interesting yesterday.”

Just then, the doorbell rang.

Felicia looked instinctively toward the door.

Anne’s voice was bright and teasing through the phone. “That must be Daddy. Evelynn, go open the door.”

Felicia paused, a little thrown, then stood up and walked over.

She opened the door to find Max standing there. He held a bouquet of roses in one hand and a gift box in the other.

For a moment, Felicia felt like she’d stepped into someone else’s life. The sight of him was so unexpected, so out of place, she could barely process it.

“You…”

Max just looked at her, silent and steady. He didn’t say a word. For all the world, he could have been a stranger, just dropping off flowers for someone else.