The Ugly Wife’s Stunning Comeback (Felicia and Max) novel Chapter 657

Macen paused, unsure how to respond.

Roen Capital had set this up ahead of time. It wouldn’t look good to just end things abruptly like this. Besides, Max hadn’t brought up anything work-related all day. He’d just chatted casually, like two acquaintances catching up.

Macen had seen enough to know what was really going on here. Felicia’s chilly attitude toward Max said it all. Clearly, there was a story between them. Max was trying to use Macen as a bridge, but Evelynn wanted nothing to do with him.

It was honestly surprising.

Their firms were direct competitors, after all.

But the moment Macen laid eyes on Evelynn, he got it. She really was stunning, with a rare, natural elegance. Of course a man would fall for her.

Still, she and Max seemed to hold grudges.

Now Macen saw firsthand what kind of woman could ignore someone like Max. Felicia had the poise and beauty to pull it off.

Macen couldn’t think of anything to say now that Evelynn was going to leave.

Max broke the silence, his voice gentle. “Evelynn, you and Macen should go ahead. I won’t get in the way of your business.”

Felicia looked up at him.

Max just gave a small, polite nod. He told Macen he’d step out and quietly left.

Once Max was gone, Macen glanced at Felicia and smiled lightly. “Looks like Mr. Hawthorne is pretty taken with you, Evelynn.”

Felicia smiled back but didn’t reply.

She joined Macen for a few rounds of golf.

By four-thirty, their talks were wrapped up smoothly. Roen Capital and BlueMarble Investments were both after the same project, putting them in direct competition. The main issues now were worrying over valuation and the fine print.

Of course, Macen and his team would need to check over post-investment management before any final decision.

He managed a tense but polite smile. “It was fine.”

Max’s attention moved right to Felicia. She kept her focus on her paperwork, slipping the last documents into her briefcase as if Max didn’t exist.

Max turned to Kruz. “I’d like to talk to Evelynn for a minute.”

The vibe between the two was hard to miss. Kruz could tell Felicia wanted nothing to do with Max, but with a request like that, he couldn’t say no. He nodded. “Of course, Mr. Hawthorne. I’ll give you two some space.”

He walked away to another table.

Felicia fastened her bag and stood, still refusing to look at Max.

Kruz paused, glancing back at her.

But before she could even take a step, Max slid into the seat next to her, blocking her way out.