Chapter 169
Max's Point of View
A sharp ringing echoed in my ears. Did she really just say Marcus was my "boyfriend"? I couldn't believe Julie would utter such a lie so casually, without any regard for the sheer humiliation it would cause me.
I stood rooted to the spot, the towel nearly slipping from my hand, while Robert responded in a tone thick with bewilderment and suspicion.
"Marcus and Max?"
"Yes," Julie replied with an uncanny steadiness. "And they don't want anyone to find out."
Well done, Julie, I thought bitterly. Keep going... you've officially forced me into a secret relationship with Marcus!
Robert swept his burning gaze over us before directing his words at Julie. "And you? What are you doing in the room with them? What business is it of yours?"
