Female Novel
Chapter 899
Chapter 899 He's Here?
Bianca noticed that Sue’s eyes were flickering with jealousy.
Sue suppressed the loss she felt in her heart and raised a glass to Bianca." Ms. Rayne, our companyhas overcome a crisis, we should celebrate.
Cheers!"
Bianca smiled and took a sip of wine.
With Sue starting it off, the other employees were itching to have a toast with Bianca as well.
"You’re not allowed to get Ms. Rayne drunk. She has a family. If she goes back drunk, she’ll have ahard time explaining herself. If you want to drink, drink with me." Sue stood guard in front of Bianca.
She wanted to remind Sue that she also had two kids to take care of, but then she thought that perhapsSue wanted to get drunk to get some thoughts out of her head.
Everyone who worked in T Corporation was like family. Even if Sue got drunk, she would be taken careof. As such, Bianca went along with it.
The other side.
After Bianca left home, Luke had driven to the airport.
Maxine Douglas walked out of the airport and saw Luke standing next to the car, smoking a cigarette.She could not help but leap toward him.
"Luke, you're here!" she walked up to him, her face flushed with excitement.
When Luke called her, Maxine could not believe what she heard! It was his voice and his number, soshe knew she was not dreaming.
Maxine did not hesitate and booked the earliest flight to A City. It did not matter that there were no firstor business class tickets available. She willingly accepted economy class.
"Get in the car." Luke's expression remained calm when faced with Maxine's excitement. He put out hiscigarette and opened the driver's door without any intention of opening the door for Maxine.
Maxine, who was still dazzled by the surprise, did not pay attention to these details. She happily walkedaround the front of the car and sat in the passenger seat.
She turned her head and looked at Luke with infatuation, missing the sinister look that always flashedin his eyes.
"Luke, are we going home to meet Aunt Allison?" Maxine was so happy that she had begun tofantasize about a life with Luke.
"We're in no hurry." Luke started the car. "Have you eaten?" "No." Maxine was surprised at histhoughtfulness.
"Let’s go for dinner, then." Luke's brows furrowed tighter at the overwhelming smell of Maxine'sperfume. Compared to the complicated and overbearing fragrance, he much preferred the smell ofBianca-clean and pure.
Maxine did not think much about what he said and immediately nodded in agreement.
Luke's gaze sank. He stepped on the accelerator and drove to Hilton.
Maxine was not aware that what was waiting for her was not a sumptuous and romantic dinner but anendless web to entrap her.
Hilton.
When Maxine got out of the car, she tried to hold Luke's hand but he avoided it easily.
At that moment, she felt a little hurt. However, when she thought about it further, she decided it was nota big deal. After all, a public figure like Luke had to maintain a good image on the outside.
What was more, the public thought he and Bianca were still together. If they were photographedholding hands by reporters, it would damage his image.
Maxine happily decided to go along with him.
Luke booked a private room.
Maxine walked behind him. They were seen by Sue, who was headed to the bathroom.
"Isn’t that..." She hurried back to the private room and grabbed Bianca's hand.
"What's the matter?" Bianca looked at her with some curiosity.
"I saw Mr. Crawford just now and there was a woman by his side." Sue wanted to mention that thewoman was good-looking but ended up keeping it to herself. After all, she did not know the full story.
"Luke's here?" Bianca suddenly realized why Luke sent their children to spend the night in CrawfordManor. It was because he had a meeting to attend.
Sue noticed how calm Bianca was and asked curiously, "Aren't you worried? It's a woman, after all."
Bianca trusted Luke completely. She shook her head and smiled lightly as she said, "Work is work.Sue, you weren't like this before. What’s going on? Are you too stressed?"
Sue understood. Bianca's company grew into what it was because of both of them.
She laughed and stopped talking, lest Bianca thought that she was trying to gossip.
The celebration continued, but Luke occupied Bianca's thoughts.
It was not that she suspected that Luke would wrong her, she just thought that it was weird he had notsaid anything to her.novelbin
He would always be forthcoming about the matters he had to attend. This was the only time he wasacting mysteriously.
The other side.
Luke was sitting across from Maxine. The table was empty except for two glasses of lemonade.
There was no romantic candlelight dinner, nor was there tender affection on Luke's face that Maxinehad been looking forward to.
She waited for a while. After she finished more than half of her lemonade, she could not help but ask,"Luke, aren't we having dinner?" "Wait a minute," Luke answered without looking up from his phone.
Bianca knew he was in Hilton, but it did not matter. It would not stop him from putting on a good show.
The success of this could also change Old Master Crawford's view of Bianca.
Maxine was not sure who he was talking to but judging from his serious expression, she thought hewas probably busy with work.
She wanted to chat with him but controlled herself.
Someone knocked on the door of their private room. Before Luke could say anything, Allison Tanner letherself in.
"Why are you here?" Luke looked at his mother, who was dressed top to toe in designer wear.
Allison sat next to Maxine and held her hand eagerly. She said with a wide smile on her face, "I missedMaxine, so I came by to say hello. Maxine, you promised me that you’d come over and chat with mefrom time to time, but since you left the last time, you haven't taken the initiative to come over. If Lukehadn't taken the initiative to invite you, I don't know when I could see you again."
Allison had immediately come over after Maxine told her about it. She was ecstatic that her son hadfinally changed his mind!
When she saw the blush on Maxine's face, she teased them, "Am I in the way of anything?"
Maxine held in her dissatisfaction with Allison. She only told Allison to keep her updated on theprogress of their relationship, she did not expect her to show up.
However, Maxine acted like a good girl and shook her head. No, I'm happy you're here. We haven't haddinner together in a long time."
Allison was satisfied with her kind and understanding attitude. She had no intention of disturbing theirdate, but she needed money to maintain her current lifestyle.
To do that, she had to improve her relationship with Luke.
Allison would naturally seize the opening that Maxine gave her. She glanced at the table and realizedthat the food had yet to be served, so she asked, "Luke, why hasn't the food been served yet?" "Wait aminute." Luke was still expressionless.
Allison nagged him, "You should treat Maxine better."
Luke put down his phone and fixed his gaze on Maxine. He said, "Of course. We have to wait a littlelonger for our luxurious meal."