BuzzNovelChapter 89
When it cto verbal sparring, Max had mastered the art of wounding with the most nonchalant tone. If
Alessia had a sharp tongue, it was certainly thanks to years of Max's influence.
“You deliberately provoked Illeana, made her hatewas that one of your twisted little games again?”
“There's only half a year left before you head home. Think of this as an appetizer, in case you've gotten too
comfortable these past two years and forgotten how to keep your claws sharp.”
“Well then, bon voyage.”
“Thanks.” Their words volleyed back and forth, neither yielding an inch. Both wore easy smiles and spoke in
calm, even voices, but the chill in the air was
unmistakable.
Just as Alessia opened her mouth to say more, the sound of a serving cart approached. The waiter shouldered
past her, unloading dishes onto the table.
“Sir, miss, here are your orders.”
The voice sounded oddly familiar. Alessia looked up and blinked in surprise.
“Ethan? What are you doing here?”
The waiter started at her words, eyes wide with shock, though his hands stayed steady as he set down the
plates.
“Lessie?”
“Shouldn’t you be at the firm right now?” Karen had mentioned that, outside of class and sleep, Ethan practically
lived at his internship, barely coming heven on
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Ethan forced a smile, eyes fixed on the plates as he arranged them.
“The firm's quiet lately. Thought Id look for spart-twork.”
Alessia nodded, though she'd have to be an idiot to actually buy that story. Still, she let it slide.
“Oh-this is Max.” Her introduction was perfunctory at best, but Max just grinned.
“Of course. Firstborn son of the Tate family-I know the name.”
Chapter 89
They were the sage, and back when their families were evenly matched. everyone loved comparing them.
But since the Mortons had fallen from grace people had conveniently forgotten there was once a Morton heir who
could hold
his own.
“When you're done, let's head htogether.” The way she said “done with work made it clear she was talking
to Ethan.
Ethan hid his surprise and nodded.
“Alright. Ill get back to it, then.”
Alessia smiled and let him go about his work. Once Ethan wheeled the cart away, Max finally spoke, his tone sly.
“Big brother” just rolls off your tongue, doesn’t it?” His smile was perfectly practiced, but carried an undercurrent
of mockery.
“Of course-he’s family, after all.” Alessia wasn’t about to let him have the last word. Whatever attitude he gave,
she matched it, strength for strength.
After they'd gotten in their digs, it was tto move on.
“So, you're back to start taking over Tate Holdings, huh?” Alessia asked, catching the glint of the steak knife.
“What's this, giving your boyfriend a heads-up?”
“Yep. Taking you down sounds like fun.” She didn’t bother to hide her intent, and that only seemed to amuse
Max.
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She shot him a look. “Keep going and you'll ruin the fun.”
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“So-did Mr. Tate have any special ‘welchome’ gifts for you?”
“He setup with a blind date. Does that count?”
Alessia arched an eyebrow. “That's very much his style.”
“Bet you're glad you escaped the Tate family, huh?”
“Funny you know that, yet still try to dragback. Is ‘being impossible’ your life philosophy?”
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He let the conversation drop and headed to the restroom. Alessia savored the
digging into dinner with gusto. Max
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