Chapter 62 - Confess Your Conduct (2/2)

Chuckling, he replied, ”It's a Friday and you're not supposed to eat meat. You need to confess your conduct and pray a million Hail Mary's to wash you from your scandalous behavior.”

”Eli Han! I didn't do anything… scandalous. Stop getting ahead of yourself.”

”Really? Then why are you panting as if you ran a marathon? Okay, okay. I'm in a hurry. I'll send you her deets. Driving now. Bye, my love.”

Olivia didn't even get the chance to say goodbye because Eli dropped the call as soon as he said goodbye. She looked at her blushing face in the mirror and spaced out for a good minute until steam filled the bathroom, her signal to take a bath.

Maxen and Jack were out in the living room tidying up today's unplanned change of schedule when Olivia stepped out of the bedroom in the jumpsuit that Eli told her to wear.

”We're taking my car,” Maxen stated as he put on his suit jacket.

”I don't remember having plans with you today, Max.”

”I told you earlier I'll go with you to your doctor's appointment.”

”Yes, I heard but I didn't agree to it. And you can't easily enter the Lin compound. I, myself, can't easily enter that fortress if not for my appointment.”

Maxen tipped his chin as he processed her words, puzzled why she had to go through security if she's a Lin herself. ”I just want to make sure your nosebleed episode is something that we shouldn't have to worry about.”

”Okay. I'll talk with my physician about that matter. You don't have to go with me. Nobody did for the last twenty-five years.”

Maxen dipped his hand in his pocket while the other held his phone. He bobbed his head as if agreeing with her but to Olivia's shock, he asked Jack for another phone and dialed a number she didn't expect he has.

…

Lin Mansion

Ava was giving Finn a bath in their ensuite when her phone rang. She tipped her head to the side, a small pout formed on her lips. Pouring bubbles on Finn's little head, she picked up the call and checked, ”Maxen?”

”I'm going with Olivia this afternoon for her check-up. Can you give me a clearance?”

”And what do I get in return?” Ava worked out a deal. What he's asking from her was difficult after all. If it had been a different person, she wouldn't be a thickface to ask for something in return over a little favor.

She waited for Maxen's reply, squeezing the rubber ducky to make funny sounds so Finn would laugh, which he did as he clapped his hands.

Suddenly, a slow triumphant smile painted her face as she listened to Maxen negotiate albeit his hesitation. ”Flame has a new baby. It would be a wonderful gift for Finn.”

”Okay. See you in an hour then.” Ava hanged up and called security to make the arrangements for Maxen under the guise of his second name 'Victor'.

Turning back her undivided attention on Finn, she mused, ”Did you hear that, Finn?” to which Finn shook his head in a 'no'.

”Uncle Maxen is giving you a very nice horse.”

”But I want duck. Quack quack.”