0049: An Old Friend

Kian was in good spirits the next day. Although he hadn't made much progress in his relationship with Savannah, she and her mother were treating him a bit more fairly than before. He even got a duvet last night. Now he just has to figure out a way to tell them the truth.

Today, he had to meet with Maximilian Hart as he owed the latter a meal for making him rush back to the country for the Opening Night Gala and put Anthony in his place.

Currently, they were sitting in a private room of a luxurious restaurant. The table was filled with several delicious dishes.

"Thank you for the other night," Kian raised a glass of wine in his direction.

"It's nothing. What are friends for?" Maximilian returned his smile and raised his own glass. "I'm still peeved that you returned to the country and didn't even let me know."

Kian's fingers played with a fork as he lowered his eyes. "I don't think we are close enough to share that kind of information."

Maximilian was speechless. They are not close en