Chapter 427

Lorraine was on the couch with her legs crossed, looking as if she was there to settle a score. "Hmph! You're finally here! I thought you were too guilty to even face me!"

Jennifer wanted to argue with her, but Maxwell held her hand tightly and stopped her. He calmly descended the stairs and gave the maid a weird smile. "What's this? Ms. Young has been here shouting all morning. Why haven't you served her a cup of tea?"

Lorraine froze and Jennifer looked at Maxwell in disbelief.

Had he gone mad? Usually, Maxwell wouldn't even bother with Lorraine. So, why was he being polite with her now?

Lorraine retorted, "Don't think I don't know what you're up to. You must be plotting something! Did you poison the tea? Are you trying to kill me?"

Maxwell chuckled. "Poison you in my own house? That would be foolish of me. But now that Grandpa is gone, I must take care of you on his behalf, Ms. Young."

Lorraine narrowed her eyes. What was with Maxwell's change of attitude? Was he trying to curr