My Wife Is So Sweet novel Chapter 563

Chapter 563 She Agreed

"This check is enough for you to live a luxurious life for years. After I and Max get married, you can come back to the acting business again. I promise you. Even if Star Entertainment doesn't want you back then, I'll introduce you to other entertainment companies, and your payment won't be less than it is now."

Laura took a glimpse at the number on the check. It read 20 million dollars.

"She's really... having a splurge for love. How extravagant!" she exclaimed internally.

With a faint scornful smile dangling at the corners of her mouth, Laura looked up, beamed with ease, and accepted the check. "Thanks a lot."

Lily didn't expect that she would agree to the deal so decisively. Dazed, she looked at Laura's eyes, which were crystal clear, not hiding any vile intention.

Seeing this, she breathed a sigh of relief. Her plan worked. As long as Laura had the decency to back off on her own initiative, Lily believed she could definitely find a way to get back together with Max.

This check cost almost all of her savings. But to win Max back, this was a price worth paying.

After, considering Laura's current status, she wouldn't leave Max if the bribe was not big enough.

"If nothing else, I gotta go now."

With that said, Laura got out of the car.

Lily watched Laura walk away. She had a feeling that something was wrong, but she couldn't tell exactly.

She looked over her shoulder and asked Selina, "Do you think she'll really leave Mr. Nixon?"

Selina laughed coldly and answered, "Women like her care about nothing but money. You've already given her 20 million. She'll definitely end her relationship with Mr. Nixon."

For some reason, Lily didn't think so. Seeing her distraught face, Selina said considerately, "Don't worry too much. You and Mr. Nixon had been together for a long time. On no account would he completely abandon you."

Lily was enlightened. "Yes, Max would definitely come back to me!" she told herself in her head.

It was already six in the afternoon when Laura came home. But she jumped in fright the moment she walked out of the elevator.

A tall man was leaning against the wall by the door. Many cigarette butts were lying at his feet. It seemed that he had waited there for a long time.

"Why are you here?"

Laura came over with her baggage. Max's brows were tightly knitted. Instead of answering Laura's question, he asked, "Didn't you finish work early in the morning? Why did you get back so late?"

While groping for her key to open the door, Laura replied, "Halfway I got caught off guard by..." She paused abruptly and turned around. To her surprise, Max was right behind her. Her lips brushed against his chin. Both the two were stunned for a second.

"You got caught off guard by what?" Max's lips curved into a tiny smile. With an arm propping against the wall, he had trapped Laura in his bosom. A faint smile could be seen in his eyes.

They were just inches from each other. Laura could smell tobacco from Max mixed with the fragrance of his hormones. The scent was quite good, yet it sent Laura into a trance.

Laura pressed her lips, shook her head, and thrust him. "Move. I gotta open the door."

When the door swung open, they walked into the simple two-room apartment. The decoration and fittings were warm-toned. There were a lot of objects, which made the living room look a bit crowded. Some furniture also seemed old. But the owner of the apartment was clever with her hands. She put the same-colored cloth covers on the furniture, so the pieces seemed to be a whole set.

Laura told Max to sit on the sofa and relax. She then poured two glasses of water and handed one to him before explaining, "Lily came to me this afternoon. She offered me 20 million to leave you."

Max seemed to have long expected this. He didn't look surprised at all. He just eyed the glass of purified water with disdain. Still, he picked up the glass and took a sip. Then, he said, "What did you say to her?"

"I said okay."

Max glowered at her. Though he didn't fly into a rage, he was rather intimidating at the moment.

Laura shrugged as if it was no big deal. "It's no use glaring at me. I'm just a nobody. I'm neither rich nor powerful. You can't expect me to confront her head-on, can you?"

Max's sleek brows furrowed slightly. "You're my woman now. You don't have to walk on eggshells around anyone."

Laura was stupefied. The next second, she leaped out of the sofa and went after Max, shouting, "Hey! This is my apartment!"

"But you're my woman!"

The bathroom door closed with a clang. Laura skidded to a halt but almost banged her nose against the glass door. She stood in a daze for seconds. Then, she felt like crying but had no tears.

"God! Why do I feel that I'm in trouble?" she cried inwardly.

The sound of running water was heard from the bathroom. Laura knew it was too late to stop Max. Resigned, she took a deep breath and shouted, "Don't use my towel! There are some new ones in the drawer!'

The night fell. Evening lights were lit one after another.

Sulking, Laura stumped into the kitchen and opened the fridge. Just then, someone knocked on her door.

She came over and looked through the peep. Surprisingly, it was Jim Helberg, Max's assistant.

"Hello, Miss Davies." Jim was about 25. He seemed cold and distant. But at this moment, he was very kind and friendly.

He was standing in the doorway, holding a stack of new clothes and smiling benignly. "Sorry to bother you. I'm here to deliver some clothes to Mr. Nixon."

Laura eyes him with suspicion. "How did you know Max is here? He called you?"

"Er, look, Mr. Nixon brought the inspection team to the Rose Garden on the Fragrant Hill this afternoon. Mr. Nixon is allergic to pollen. So, he felt very sick after the inspection on the hill and needed a place to shower. But this area is too far from the hotel. Mr. Nixon knew you lived in this area, so he told me to go to the hotel to fetch some clothes for him and deliver them here."

That explained it!

Laura's heart, which was in her mouth, finally went back to its old position. She knew a man like Max would never come to her place for no reason.