Chapter 24 Chapter 24 Maxine honked the horn , but the car in front showed no sign of moving . Thinking about what she had planned for tonight , Maxine swallowed her anger and got out of the car . She walked up to the McLaren and knocked hard on the driver's side window . As expected , the driver was Sebastian's chauffeur and assistant , Charles Howell . Seeing her , Charles forced a slightly awkward smile . " Ma'am- " Move the car . I have something urgent . " Maxine didn't want to waste words , not even caring if Sebastian was in the backseat . She just wanted to leave quickly . Charles instinctively glanced at the rearview mirror , breaking out in a cold sweat . " Ma'am , um … Mr. Mason is here . " " I know . So what ? " Maxine's expression was icy . The backseat window slowly rolled down , revealing half of Sebastian's face in shadow , his emotions indiscernible . He stared at Maxine coldly . " Where are you going? " " What's it to you ? " Maxine scoffed . Sebastian looked away , his tone carrying an inexplicable weariness . " Maxine , you still haven't given up on the idea of reopening Ivanna's case , have you ? " Hearing Sebastian's tone , Maxine suddenly felt like she was the one being unreasonable , while Sebastian was just helpless . It was always like this . Every time he got too close to Kathleen and she felt unhappy , Sebastian would give her that face and tone . As if they weren't in the wrong , but she was . Maxine clenched her hand slightly and said in a deep voice , " I never planned to give up . Now that Kathleen has made a big mistake , I don't hold it against her only because of you . Are you going to stop me now ? " Sebastian turned his head and frowned at Maxine . " Because of me ? Maxine , even now , you still doubt me and Kathleen ? " In that moment , anger surged through Maxine's heart . She wanted to ask Sebastian why he was looking at her like she was the one being irrational . But when the words reached her lips , somehow , she swallowed them back . She'd talked enough lately . " I don't wanna argue about this right now . No matter what the outcome is , we're getting a divorce anyway . " Maxine's face was filled with obstinacy . " Even if I ended up with nothing , I still want to divorce you , Sebastian . Do you understand ? " If you get it , tell your people to clear the way for me now . And don't bother me again , or I'll apply for a restraining order . You know - I'm a lawyer and there are a thousand ways to keep you away from me if I want to . " The reason Maxine hasn't done this yet was because of Brian . She didn't want to escalate the matter , fearing it would make Brian subject to strange looks from others . This was her final act of love and tenderness as a mother . She got into the car instantly after her words . Comment Send gift