All Chapters of THE CEO'S HIGH SCHOOL SURROGATE: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Maxwell walked into the house, his face twisted in anger. He threw his backpack onto the ground, making a loud thud sound. The image of Avery getting into that flashy car earlier flashed back in his head, causing him to run his fingers through his hair.He was sure she was jealous when she saw him together with Valerie, and he could have sworn he saw the pain and discomfort in her eyes that she couldn't bear to watch them anymore. That made him happy, knowing that Avery indeed still had feelings for him.Maxwell had planned to meet her in high spirits, hoping to work things out between them. But as he trailed behind her without her knowledge, all his hopes were dashed into the mud when he saw her getting into the backseat of a car.The questions swirled in his mind like a vortex. Was Melanie right? Was Avery selling out for materialistic things? No matter how badly he wanted to clear his head of these thoughts, they lingered like a shadow.He clenched his fist tightly and fetched out

"Thanks for the ride," Maxwell said dryly as he prepared to get out of Vincent's car."Max, I think you should let Avery know how you feel about her; that was the only reason you reacted that way," Vincent replied, letting out a sigh. He hated seeing this troubled side of Maxwell.Maxwell glanced at him, a mix of frustration and defeat in his eyes. "Well, thanks for caring, but I don’t think that’s necessary. Avery hates me after what happened last night.""As long as she loves you, she'll definitely forgive you," Vincent insisted. Maxwell pressed his lips together, nodding, though doubt lingered in his mind.Vincent snorted, fully aware that Maxwell wouldn't take his advice and would likely continue with his original plans."Don't forget to send my bike to school after getting it repaired by the mechanic," he reminded Maxwell before walking away.As soon as Maxwell stepped onto the school grounds, he spotted Avery and Natalie talking and giggling as they walked past him.A sad smile

Avery couldn't believe her ears or process the situation. Her palms became sweaty, and her head spun for a few seconds, leaving her light-headed.She had only watched such scenarios in dramas, where the evil mother-in-law pays off the wife to leave her son. But this case was different; this was a reality she never thought would happen to her, and it shattered her expectations."I can't take it!" Avery exclaimed, her voice barely audible as she got out of the car and rushed into the house, her heart racing.Once she entered her room, her phone buzzed, jarring her from her thoughts. It was a text message from an unknown number: "I promise, you'll regret your decision." An icy shiver ran down her spine as she glanced around her surroundings, suddenly feeling vulnerable.A knock at the door caused her to flinch in fright. “Who’s there?” she asked, her voice trembling.Meanwhile, Michael strode into his mansion, and his wife, Grace, rushed over to him, her face etched with worry. "How is I

As the day ended, Natalie accompanied Avery to her place to help clean up, as she would be moving back to her house. The place was dusty, as Avery had thought it had been more than two weeks since she last visited their neighborhood. Everything was exactly how she had left it the day she moved into the Bensons’ residence.Her heart grew heavy at the thought of Evan Benson. As she walked toward her bedroom, she came across the portrait of their perfect family—her mom, Monica, and her smiling happily as they held each other so closely.The picture was taken at Monica's graduation from high school. Tears welled up in her eyes as the memory flashed in her mind, causing her to break down in tears.“Come on, Avery. You need to stay strong,” Natalie said gently, giving her hand a small squeeze.“Are you sure you can stay alone? Dad wouldn't mind if you moved in with us; that way, we could stay together, and you wouldn't have to think about Evan Benson anymore,” she suggested, but Avery imme

"Huh? I think you must be mistaken, Mr. Benson. You told me you're no longer in need of my services, and now you show up at my house asking me to come back with you?” Avery let out a breath in one go as she looked away from him.“Yes, I’m aware of that, and I didn’t show up at your house because I have a change of mind,” Evan explained calmly as he interlocked his fingers and placed his hands on his crossed legs.This made Avery’s breath shaky as she looked him straight in the eyes; her gaze was so sharp it felt as if she were trying to kill him with her eyes.“I just happen to feel guilty for breaking the contract without letting you know beforehand."This wasn’t what Avery wanted to hear. A look of disappointment clouded her features. She thought he would apologize for making the decision alone, without considering what she wanted.“Please, Mr. Benson, just leave my house. I don’t want the neighbors to think otherwise, especially knowing my mom is in the hospital,” Avery stated matt