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Chapter 16

Author: Cu te
last update Last Updated: 2024-12-10 15:22:36

MR. JACOB’S POV

I walked closer to where Richard and Max stood, their voices low but unmistakably tense. I could hear snippets of their conversation, and it seemed like an argument was brewing.

From where I stood, their words carried just enough for me to make sense of them.

“Why are you following me, Max?” Richard’s voice was sharp and accusing.

Max, ever calm, replied, “I don’t know what you’re talking about. Why would I follow you?”

“Don’t play games with me,” Richard shot back. “You’ve been on my tail since I left the theatre. Are you trying to eavesdrop on my conversation? Or is there something else I should know?”

Max gave a dry laugh. “You’re paranoid, Richard. Honestly, this isn’t an interesting topic for me.”

I stopped in my tracks, listening intently. For a moment, I felt my chest tighten. Was Max about to reveal something? But to my relief, he didn’t. Max remained calm under Richard’s scrutiny, his denial firm. I let out a cool breath, relieved. Max wasn’t going to spill an
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