Chapter 161

"I'm free, chat however you want." Milton's eager attitude made Marcus take a cautious step back. He didn't know Milton well at all, but the guy's enthusiasm was a bit much for him to handle. "Mr. Carter," Marcus instinctively shifted a bit to the side, trying to keep some space between them. Milton smiled politely. "No need to be so formal. We're practically family now. Just call me by my name—or like Lainie does, if you want." "Lainie?" Marcus seized the opportunity to press further. Milton realized he'd slipped up but quickly covered, "That's what Audrey was called when she was a kid." "Funny, I've never heard that before." Marcus's expression turned a bit more serious. Milton's gaze met Marcus's sharp eyes with a confident smile, not backing down at all. He'd messed up, sure—but from Milton's experience, the more off-script things went, the more confidently you had to carry it. After a brief stare-down, Marcus looked away first but kept going. "So you're Oliver's uncle, and also El