Chapter 262

Jennifer suddenly perked up. "So, how did it go?"

"It's a bit tricky. I'm still working on it through connections." Maxwell didn't tell Jennifer the full severity of the situation.

Jennifer saw hope and knew that this couldn't be resolved in just a day or two. So, she smiled with relief. "Then there's still hope, right?"

"Of course." Maxwell hugged her and comforted, "Don't worry about it. I've got everything under control."

Jennifer hesitated and asked cautiously, "What about Rachel? Did you really send her abroad?"

Maxwell stiffened. But luckily Jennifer didn't notice it due to the dark. He didn't want to lie to her, but Rachel's situation was due to Zion. How could he tell Jennifer the truth?

He lied, "Yes, I've already sent her away."

Jennifer didn't expect that he would fulfill his promise, and she leaned into Maxwell's warm embrace.

Jennifer shifted, and her soft lips trailed down his neck. This sparked something within Maxwell.

His gaze clouded but he restrained himself