Surprises(2)

Max slowly pulled off his mask and revealed his face. Even though Max felt like cursing right now, he still maintained a pleasant smile on his face.

Ethena suddenly smiled as she recalled Max's face, "Isn't it you boy?" 

She remembered meeting Max on the city gate a day before.

"Yes, It's me. I came because you invited me and got into trouble. Won't you help me a bit?" Max said as he put on his best charming smile.

"Pfft! You believe it's gonna work?"

Max's brows flinched at her laughter and he could even hear a tiny squeak escape from Derek's mouth.

That b*stard was clearly conscious!

"My lady!" 

Venus's shocked voice attracted Ethena's attention.

"It's him…" Venus said as she pointed towards Max.

"What are you talking about?" Ethena asked with a frown.

"My lady, the messag-"

Venus was interrupted as Ethena berated her, "I said I will look at it later. Why do I need to help that guy?"