Chapter 186 D-day

Thousands of miles away, in a luxurious hotel room in the Maldives, Lisa paced back and forth, her frustration palpable. She had been trying to contact Max for updates on her plan, but his phone went straight to voicemail every time. “Damn it, Max,” she muttered, tossing her phone onto the bed in exasperation. She sighed deeply and sat down, grabbing her phone again to distract herself from social media. As she scrolled through the replies to a photo Max had uploaded earlier, a smile spread across her face. Claire and Alex were still trending on X, their wedding photos receiving endless likes and comments. “At least this is going well,” Lisa thought, feeling a sense of satisfaction. “I can sleep well tonight.” As she continued reading the replies, her phone buzzed with a new message. It was from Max. “Sorry for the delay, Ms. Thompson. Everything is on track. Will update you soon.” Lisa's smile widened, and she felt a wave of relief. She typed a quick reply. “Keep me posted.”