Chapter 919
Chapter 919:
Almost instinctively, she swiped through her phone and found a news alert. Kiley had arrived in Wront by private jet and was expected to take over as CEO of Cooper Group. Maia’s eyes widened. That was fast.
Maia had just returned from Otruitho—and now Kiley had suddenly arrived in Wront? Could it truly be just a coincidence? Or was there another reason behind Kiley’s return this time?
Maia’s eyes drifted back to the message, her mind sinking deeper into thought. Her instincts whispered that there was more beneath the surface. What exactly did Claudius want to say to her now? Maybe meeting him wasn’t such a bad idea after all.
Maia’s next move was clear—she needed to reclaim control of Cooper Group. That meant facing them head-on in the business arena, no more dancing around the edges.
After being away for so long, she had to get a firm read on the company’s internal landscape—who stood where, what had shifted, and how best to dismantle Kolton’s grip on the empire. And if meeting Claudius gave her the chance to gather some valuable intel, all the better.
Maia stood lost in thought, unaware that Chris had been quietly observing her the entire time. He caught the flickers of hesitation and conflict in her face, a shadow of doubt crossing his own eyes.
“Maia,” he said softly, drawing her attention. “You okay? You don’t look well p>
Maia blinked, collecting herself. After a beat, she replied, “Something came up. I need to step out for a bit. You should rest—don’t wait up p>
Before he could say anything else, she turned and disappeared into her room, the door clicking shut behind her.
Chris stood there, still and quiet. “Alright… I understand,” he murmured.
But inside, a storm was brewing. Was she really going to meet Claudius without telling him?
𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁: ⲅⲁⳑ𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⫺𝖼𝗈𝗆
Chris’s earlier calm quickly faded, replaced by a sharp pang of bitterness. The feeling hit him harder than ever before. Was he… falling into jealousy again?
He pushed the thought aside swiftly. Chris reminded himself that Maia must have her reasons for meeting Claudius. He couldn’t afford to let his imagination run wild. After all, trust was the bedrock of their relationship.
Minutes later, Maia’s door swung open once more. She had slipped into a sleek black suit, looking sharp. Chris watched silently, words stuck in his throat.
Maia moved toward the door to grab her handbag. From the corner of her eye, she caught Chris’s slightly evasive glance. She bent down to tie her shoelaces and paused, realizing that an explanation was necessary.
Still, she was afraid that if he knew she was going to meet Claudius, it might rile him up. And with his health issues, a flare of anger could do more harm than good.
So, she turned back and looked Chris straight in the eye, her expression serious. “Chris, I have to go to MCN. Pattie’s been swamped while I was away, and we’re about to roll out new products. Design has always been my responsibility p>
Chris gave a small nod, though disappointment lingered behind his eyes. Maia had given a reason, but it was clear she wasn’t being completely honest. Then, without missing a beat, Maia added quietly, “And… I’m also planning to meet Claudius p>
She didn’t beat around the bush. “Claudius told me he’s about to take over the business in Otruitho and wants to discuss something important before he leaves. I’m not sure what his game is, but I figured it’s better to listen—he might have some useful info p>