57. Properties

Max was sceptical initially why Kayden called him to meet so suddenly in the mansions. And since Avery was invited by Eleanor to meet, the couple came together and met their respective friends in different rooms. Eleanor was in the bedroom with Avery whereas Kayden and Max were in the backyard garden.

"Oh," Max sighed, his tone heavy with resignation as he leaned back in his chair. "So, she's given you the ultimatum. Typical Eleanor move. I warned you, Kayden. She's not one to take things lightly, especially not after you meddled with her career."

Kayden bristled at Max's words, his jaw tightening with frustration. "I rectified the situation," he retorted sharply. "She regained all her contracts and yet she's still unwilling to stay."

Max arched an eyebrow, a knowing smile playing at the corners of his lips. "You merely gave her back what was rightfully hers to begin with," he remarked wryly. "If you hadn't tampered with her career in the first place, perhaps she wouldn't be contempla