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    Maxine asked, “What’s wrong? Did he do something especially memorable?”

    Sebastian nodded slightly and said, “His reputation in the industry isn’t great. He’s difficult to work with, which might be why Urban transferred him from headquarters. But Jeffrey was lucky. Bradley from Alpite Group gets along with him.”

    Maxine felt like she had just heard a stranger’s name. “Jeffrey? Isn’t his name Hugh?”

    The answer was a firm no, and Maxine hesitated, unsure whether to say more.

    Lisa noticed something from both their expressions. She pulled Maxine aside and asked, “Maxine, tell me. What were you two talking about?”

    Maxine gave her a rough summary of the conversation. Lisa, unexpectedly fired up, rolled up sleeves. She was ready to storm off and kick the man. But Maxine quickly stopped her. “Don’t be rash. We need to tell Vivian first.”

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    Sebastian fully supported her, but had his reasoning. “Maxine’s right. This is Vivian’s business after all. She’ll want to handle it her own way.”

    “Fine.” Lisa, always someone who listened to reason, took out her phone and dialed Vivian’s number. By the time Maxine tried to stop her, it was toote. Vivian had already answered. Lisa got straight to the point. “Mom, the guy you’re dating? His name isn’t Hugh. It’s…”

    She nked for a second, then looked at Maxine.

    Jeffrey,” Sebastian said expressionlessly.

    “Oh!” Lisa got excited. “Jeffrey! That man is lying to you!”

    Vivian sounded baffled on the other end. “What are you talking about?”

    Maxine could see Vivian looking up at the man beside her, Then her voice came through the phone. “I’ll talk to you when I get back. I’m busy right now.”

    As soon bas /bshe finished speaking, she hung up. Lisa shouted, “How could she do that? She knows he’s a liar! A liar!” She even emphasized thest two words.

    Maxine and Sebastian exchanged a look, then Maxine tried to calm her. “Your mom probably has her reasons. Don’t worry about this now. Go have some fun. Vivian will be back soon.”

    Lisa still managed to politely pat Sebastian on the shoulder. “Thanks, Mr. Breakfast. I’ll treat you to a meal next time. But not today. I’m very sad today.” She dragged out thest word dramatically, and after a few steps, turned back pitifully. “Maxine, are youing home with me?”

    Maxine replied, “You go ahead. I still have to stop by the office.”

    11:10 pm

    She hadn’t finished going over the contract she promised Urban.

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    Lisa left alone, but Sebastian frowned at what Maxine said. “The office? Where are you working

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    Maxine had already reached a ce where she could calmly respond to his questions. “I promised Urban I’d help review a contract. What are you doing here?”

    It was the weekend, so once she finished the contract, she could rest. But she hadn’t really noticed why Sebastian had shown up here.

    He nced at a group of people waiting not far away. “The Noxen Group’s branch just acquired this shopping mall. I came to inspect it, see if anything needs improvement. Want toe with me?”

    Maxine was about to refuse, but he added, “The mall just changed hands. Finance said there are still some issues. I was hoping you could take a look.”