The Ugly Wife’s Stunning Comeback (Felicia and Max) novel Chapter 663

Felicia stared straight ahead, not answering Darin’s question.

Darin glanced at her but didn’t press the issue.

At the next intersection, Felicia got out of the car and hailed a taxi.

Darin followed in his car, watching until the taxi pulled up to a hotel. When Felicia stepped out and walked toward the lobby, she came face to face with Max, who was on his way out.

Seeing her, Max strode forward.

Felicia walked right past him, her eyes fixed ahead.

When Max reached out and grabbed her arm, Felicia yanked her hand back, her voice laced with a sharp warning. “Don’t touch me.”

Max lowered his gaze to meet her furious eyes.

Without giving him another glance, Felicia sidestepped him and walked away.

Max stood frozen, his eyes narrowed as he watched her retreating figure until she disappeared from sight. After a long pause, he turned to leave and noticed a familiar car parked nearby.

He walked over with long strides.

Pulling open the passenger door, he slid into the seat. “Where did she go today?”

Darin answered, “I ran into her with Holden. I don’t know what he said to her.”

Silence fell.

Max’s brow tightened.

Holden’s lips curved into a smirk. “I heard you were injured, Mr. Milman. It seems you’ve made a fine recovery.”

Jeremy’s dark eyes narrowed. “What do you want?”

“I just wanted to have a little chat,” Holden said, getting straight to the point. “Tell me, what’s the point of acting like Evelynn’s silent protector, asking for nothing in return? It does nothing but make you feel noble. This isn’t your style at all. Of course, I know you’re a man of simple tastes, Mr. Milman, not one for romantic entanglements. But you have to fight for what you want. Waiting around gets you nowhere.”

Jeremy stared at him, his gaze heavy.

Holden took in Jeremy’s impassive expression and let out a low chuckle. “I understand, of course. Evelynn is still a married woman. You have your principles. You don’t want to be the other man, and you don’t want to tarnish her reputation. But you’re so hung up on principles that you’re just left wanting. And it’s not just you suffering. Evelynn isn’t happy with Max, either. There’s no need to hold yourself to such a high moral standard. Those rules are just for controlling the little people. You’re different.”

Leaning back in his chair, Jeremy fixed his cold gaze on Holden. “Don’t you dare try to teach me anything with your underhanded tactics. You’re a bottom-feeder, and don’t think I don’t know what you’re planning. You and I will never be on the same side.”

The smile on Holden’s lips slowly faded. Then, he suddenly laughed. “True. You’re a man of high caliber. I can’t compare. But just because we’re not on the same side doesn’t mean we can’t work together.”