439: The Confrontation

--- The atmosphere in the dining room was thick with tension. With their father not yet back, it was just the few of them, and even among them, the mood was quite strange. Everyone could sense that Maxwell had intentionally brought the two men together, despite his dislike for Alex, just to see what would happen. "What are you thinking, Maxwell? Don't you know that if Dad sees this mess, he'll be furious?" Gable's voice was stern. "Tonight was supposed to be a simple dinner with Bauer. But you had to drag Alex into it. If you think this isn't chaotic enough, why not invite some reporters too?" Gable couldn't understand what Maxwell was thinking. Everyone knew they disliked Alex, especially after what he did to Emma. Yet, Maxwell still caused this situation. It was unclear whether Maxwell hated Alex or Bauer more. Maxwell rolled his eyes at Gable’s comment. He disliked both men because they were pursuing his sister. Naturally, he wouldn't be friendly towards them. Since both were vy