Chapter 226

“Fanciful as it sounds, I don’t believe a word of it,” Maxine scoffed.

Norah, still technically married to Kevin, thought to herself, I am his wife in name, at least for now. Sharing this truth with Maxine might be her easiest way forward, even if Maxine didn’t believe it.

Maxine smirked. “If I help you, will you promise to stay out of the orphanage’s affairs?”

After a long moment of consideration, Norah realized that the best way to minimize her losses was to cooperate this once. What happened after that would depend on Maxine’s ability to negotiate.

Maxine’s mocking tone cut through Norah’s thoughts. “Stop pretending, Norah. Just set up the meeting.”

For Maxine, getting Kevin to agree was a straightforward task. She brushed aside Norah’s hesitation. “Don’t overthink it—it’s business. If this works out, it benefits both sides. Plus, the orphanage will be better off. If it doesn’t, it’s not my problem.”