BuzzNovelThe light turned red, and Max brought the car to a halt, his fingers drumming a steady rhythm on the steering
wheel.
“What mischief are you plotting now?” York asked, his tone more delighted than apprehensive.
“None of your business.”
“Oh, con. At least when it comes to getting Alessia back, we're on the sside.”
“Getting her back?” Max shot him a sidelong glance as the light changed. “Do you really think her heart's still
here?” He shifted gears and headed toward the Tate family estate.
When they arrived, the two brothers and their dog climbed out. The family butler, Dawson, was already standing
nearby, as if he'd materialized out of thin air.
“Master Max, Master York-your father would like to see you in the study,” Dawson announced.
“Take my dog back, will you?” York handed over the leash, then followed Max into the house. They knocked on
the study door, and only after hearing a response did they step inside.
“Dad.”
Scott stood at the window, hands clasped behind his back. He only turned and settled into his leather chair after
his sons’ greeting.
“Did you go looking for Alessia?”
“I want to take her to Merovia,” York said, excitement flashing in his eyes.
Scott's expression turned cold. “She’s a Morton now, York-not a Tate! And what's with that dog? You ruined the
family dinner in front of everyone just for Alessia. Was that supposed to showhow dissatisfied you are?”
York pouted. “She’s just so timid, honestly. Useless.”
Scott's patience was thinning. “You've spent too much tabroad. Your manners are slipping. Your mother and |
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leaving again.”
“Why?” York protested. He hated being controlled. Back in Merovia, he could do as
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he pleased-he’d gotten used to that freedom and had no intention of giving it up.
“Don’t think | don’t know what you've been up to overseas. We gave you too much freedom, and look how that
turned out.”
York puffed out his cheeks, his eyes brimming with silent accusation. Scott ignored him, turning his attention to
Max.
“I don’t care what you two do in private, but in public, you will uphold the Tate family name. Understood?”
“Yeah, fine,” York muttered, clearly begrudging. Max, in contrast, simply replied with an indifferent, “Yes, sir.”
“You can go. And if there's a next time, the dog goes.”
York let out a barely audible scoff but knew better than to push his luck. The door closed behind them, leaving
only Max and Scott in the study.
“Graduation’s in half a year, isn’t it?” Scott asked.
“Yes, sir.”
“The Winstons’ youngest daughter returns tomorrow. Make tto meet her. It's tto start preparing for your
return. I'll let you manage both companies for a trial run next season. You know, the Whitley boy took over his
family’s company at sixteen-I don’t want my son losing out to an orphaned kid.”
Max nodded, obedient as ever.
“That's all. You can go.”
Max had barely taken a step when Scott spoke again.
“Alessia is a Morton now. lleana is the only one who bears the Tate name-remember that.”
Max lowered his gaze, any hint of a smile gone. “I will.”
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