Consequences of Dumping the Obsessive Boss: Stuck with Him Forever-Chapter 189: Preparing to Attend the Engagement Banquet

"Given your social status, going to the Huxley Family empty-handed might cause some criticism."

Assistant Collins knew what was bothering him, but as an assistant, he had to make this reminder.

Maxim Sinclair showed a nonchalant attitude and walked to the dining table: "I’m going empty-handed, what can Justin Huxley do to me? People outside won’t blame me for being rude anyway; they’ll secretly wonder what Justin did to upset me."

Assistant Collins certainly understood his mood, but he still had a concern: "What if the person who shows up today isn’t... then we might make an enemy."

Maxim paused for a moment while drinking his soup, then laughed at himself: "It won’t happen. The person Justin brings will definitely be Summer Lowell. Whether it’s an engagement or marriage, as long as she’s alive, I can bring her back to me."

These words were somewhat obsessive.

Assistant Collins opened his mouth, hesitated for a while, but ultimately swallowed what he wanted to say.

This matter was really beyond his control, and it wasn’t his place to interfere.

Maxim settled his breakfast in just three to five minutes, and while he was upstairs changing clothes, Assistant Collins handed over the gift he brought to the butler, asking him to handle it casually.

Earlier, the butler heard a few snippets of their conversation at the dining table. Although he didn’t know exactly what was happening, having worked at Varden Villa for so many years, he could guess something unusual, so he placed the gift in the storage room reserved for various gifts.

When he came out after putting things away, Maxim, who had obviously dressed up meticulously, was just coming downstairs.

Maxim hesitated for a moment before speaking to the butler: "Clean up the master bedroom, and arrange for a decorator to come over to redecorate the guest room next to the study. Make it a room specially for a designer, break down the wall to connect it with the study."

"Specially for a designer?"

The butler was momentarily stunned, but quickly remembered that Summer Lowell, who previously lived here, seemed to be a designer. He stole a glance at Assistant Collins’ expression and quickly nodded, "Okay, I’ll contact a decorator today."

The Huxley Residence.

Tina Huxley was in her room eating desserts with her mother. 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Mrs. Huxley put down her silver fork and got up to leave: "Guests should be arriving soon. I need to go check on Miss Lowell, see how she’s doing and if she needs any help."

Tina reluctantly tugged at her: "Why do you care about her? Isn’t Justin upstairs keeping her company? Why bother you to go up personally?"

"What’s with your attitude towards Miss Lowell?"

Mrs. Huxley lightly tapped her hand, "No matter what, she’s the girl your brother brought home. We have to keep up appearances regardless of the purpose."

"We’ve already given her enough face, okay!"

Tina pouted defiantly, "She flaunts her charms wherever she goes, and she just rubs me the wrong way. I don’t want to see her!"

"You silly girl." Mrs. Huxley locked the door and came back to whisper, pulling on Tina’s ear, "Your dad talked to me last night. We must give Miss Lowell enough face today, especially given the occasion, Justin has big plans."

"What plans could he have?" Tina grumbled, "He just wants to bring Summer Lowell into the family, I can see through it. He’s pulling out all the stops, even personally inspecting the dress."

Mrs. Huxley was amused by her tantrum, then thoughtfully pinched her cheek: "Are you jealous? Justin always cares for you, are you bothered by him suddenly being nice to another girl?"

"Absolutely not." Tina stubbornly refused to admit, "I’ve told you before, Summer was always flirting with Maxim Sinclair. Just when she left Maxim’s side and I relaxed, she comes to the Huxley Residence. Who wouldn’t be angry?"

"That’s all in the past. Now she’s impossible with Maxim Sinclair." Mrs. Huxley adjusted her posture, "As for you, doll yourself up. Don’t forget, Maxim Sinclair will be here today too."

That thought irked Tina.

Regarding inviting Maxim Sinclair, Justin had given her a whole lecture.

Initially, Tina was naive enough to believe him. As days passed, the more she thought, the more she felt she’d been tricked by Justin.

He truly wants to marry Summer, fabricating plans as excuses.

Inviting Maxim Sinclair was definitely a ploy by Justin.

The purpose was to ensure Maxim and Summer have no chance together.

Tina clung to Mrs. Huxley’s arm: "When Maxim comes and sees Summer marrying my brother, will he think I’m behind it? After all, I was present on that island too. What if Maxim gets angry and blames me, then I’ll have no chance with him."

"Don’t worry about it. Justin said he has everything under control and won’t let you down. He cares for you so much, surely you can trust him?" Mrs. Huxley pulled her up, "Get dressed and put on makeup. Accompany me upstairs to find your future sister-in-law. Today is your brother’s big day, don’t let him down. He’s the best help for your dad and us."

Tina stood unwillingly: "But I think all he’s doing is to be with Summer. What’s so great about her? Just attractive, enough to drive men wild?"

"Beauty is reason enough," Mrs. Huxley smiled, picking up the mirror to check herself, "Your mention makes me feel I’ve more fine lines. Perhaps in a couple of days, we should pop into the beauty salon."

Tina absent-mindedly responded, dragging Mrs. Huxley into the closet, "Mom, help me pick an outfit. Maxim seems to like vibrant women. Which dress makes me look the brightest?"

Mrs. Huxley scanned the closet and picked a black gown: "Wear this. Maxim usually wears black suits at such events. You’ll match him well."

Tina glanced at it, displeased, grabbing a bright red gown: "How about this red mermaid dress? It’ll look better than what Summer wears, I’ll overshadow her today."