Chapter 628 What's Your Angle?
Maximus had barely taken his seat when his gaze landed on Caius, who was situated not far from him. A startled greeting escaped his lips, "Mr. Fisher? You're here as well?"Caius responded with a curt nod, his expression devoid of any enthusiasm. It was evident that he had no interest in engaging in any form of conversation with Maximus.Exhibiting tact, Maximus chose not to press the matter further. Instead, he redirected his attention towards Blake, who was the primary reason for his visit that day.The two men soon fell into a comfortable conversation. Despite Evelyn's evident distaste for Maximus, it was undeniable that he had a knack for words. In no time at all, he had Blake erupting into fits of laughter.Evelyn, who had been sitting in silence, made no attempt to interrupt the two men. Instead, she contentedly continued with her meal, seemingly satisfied with the unfolding situation.Caius, however, was not so easily fooled. He leaned in towards Evelyn, his voice barely above a whisper, "What's your angle?" He was convinced that there was an ulterior motive behind Evelyn's decision to bring Maximus here.Evelyn met his gaze, her voice matching his hushed tone, "Don't you think Maximus and Lucia would make a good match?"Caius was initially taken aback by her suggestion but quickly grasped her underlying intention. After studying Maximus for a moment, a smile tugged at his lips, "Yeah, they do seem quite suitable."Caius had never been particularly fond of Lucia, especially given her clingy nature towards him. If Maximus and Lucia were to hit it off, it could potentially rid him of an annoyance.Once they had finished their meal, the quartet exited the private room. Before parting ways, Blake clasped a hand on Maximus's shoulder, "Drop by our place sometime.""Definitely, Blake," Maximus responded, his smile radiating positivity. He interpreted Blake's invitation as a sign of approval for a potential match with Lucia.Seizing the moment, Evelyn chimed in, "Dad, how about tomorrow? Mr. Fisher will be there too, and it'll be livelier with everyone together."She knew she had to create opportunities for the two. Otherwise, how could she possibly push for Lucia's marriage?Blake hesitated, feeling it was somewhat inappropriate. They had already planned to host Caius, and now adding Maximus to the mix seemed a bit excessive.Catching Evelyn's glance, Caius reluctantly agreed, "I don’t mind, Blake.""I'm okay with it as well," Maximus quickly added.Seeing the consensus, Blake had no choice but to nod in agreement.Afterward, the group dispersed. Evelyn and Blake climbed into their car, while Maximus and Caius each drove off in their respective vehicles.Throughout the drive, Evelyn was in high spirits. She had successfully accomplished two tasks that day, marking a significant progress."You brought Maximus to lunch, were you trying to set him up with Lucia?" Blake wasn't oblivious; he had sensed Evelyn's intentions the moment she arrived with Maximus.Evelyn didn't deny it and nodded, "She's not getting any younger, and it's something to think about, for sure. I think Maximus is a good match."In her eyes, Maximus was a suitable match for Lucia, both in terms of his family background and character. However, she was unsure of Blake's perspective. Perhaps he believed his daughter was flawless and that Maximus wasn't worthy. It wasn't an entirely implausible notion."He is indeed not bad. His family is on par with our Kyte family, so he's a decent match. But ultimately, it comes down to Lucia's feelings," Blake stated. While he didn't dote on Lucia as he did on Evelyn, she was still his daughter, and he wouldn't force her into a marriage she didn't desire.Evelyn nodded in agreement, "They seem to get along well ordinarily, so maybe Lucia already likes Maximus.""If that's the case, then that's for the best." Blake also had his concerns about Lucia, primarily due to her temperament and personality, which made it challenging to find a suitable match.Evelyn, on the other hand, was not worried. Lucia's relationship with Maximus was one of convenience, so even if she didn't like him, she wouldn't make it too obvious. With a little meddling, they might even witness some intriguing developments.
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