The Ugly Wife’s Stunning Comeback (Felicia and Max) novel Chapter 453

A man explained that this was a collaborative project, bringing together artificial intelligence and biotech to really push how industry, academia, and research work together.

As Felicia listened, she couldn’t help thinking about how fast Darin’s company, Sunlight Tech, was growing. It was definitely putting a lot of pressure on Greenway Electrical Services.

Once the meeting wrapped up, Felicia and Savannah made their way out. Just as they reached the lobby, they ran into Darin and Andrea, who were about to leave as well.

Andrea was hanging onto Darin’s arm. “I promise, I won’t be stubborn anymore. I’ll work hard and make sure I don’t let you or Mom down.” She sounded so sincere, almost like a little kid trying to stay out of trouble.

Darin looked down at her, his eyes softening. It was as if he was looking at Andrea, but also past her, seeing someone else entirely. He rested his hand gently on her head. “Looks like you’re finally starting to grow up.”

Andrea grinned, basking in his attention.

Their car rolled up. Andrea suddenly reached up and planted a quick kiss on Darin’s cheek. “Bye, Darin,” she said, sweet and innocent, just like a little girl.

Darin froze for a split second. Something flickered in his eyes, a darkness that wasn’t there before.

Andrea didn’t seem to notice. She turned to get into the car, but before she climbed in, she shot a sideways glance at Felicia and Savannah. There was the tiniest hint of a smirk tugging at her lips, just provocative enough to make her point.

Felicia hadn’t planned to look their way, but something about Andrea’s not-so-subtle taunt was impossible to ignore. It wasn’t aimed at Savannah. It was meant for her, and it made Felicia’s skin crawl. If Andrea was doing this in front of Max, Felicia could almost understand it. But here, with Darin, it just made no sense. Who knew what was going on in Andrea’s head.

Savannah rolled her eyes. “Man should feel lucky Darin was Andrea’s brother, or Andrea would never give him a chance.”

Felicia shook her head. “You can tell Andrea wants every great guy on the planet to fall for her.” Her mind went back to that time in New York, remembering the way Andrea stared at Holden. There was no mistaking it—she was totally drawn in by his looks and his vibe.

“I bet she wants a whole collection of men,” Savannah snorted. “But honestly, with the way she is, she’s only ever going to be a toy for them. Max is sharp. He can see right through her. If he hasn’t married her by now, maybe he’s just stringing her along.”

Felicia turned to the window, staying quiet.

Meanwhile, Andrea arrived at Capital College and took her seat in the classroom. It didn’t take long for a guy to come over and try to strike up a conversation. One look at him, though, and Andrea lost all interest. Still, he kept trying. With looks that could put most celebrities to shame and an unmistakable confidence, Andrea drew attention wherever she went. Even though she acted cool and distant, it was clear she enjoyed being the center of it all.