Chapter 445

Max's expression darkened, his heart simmering with indignation at the middle-aged man's words. Yet, his tone remained respectfully reserved. "Mr. Zane, what are you implying?"

The man on the other end retorted, "No one has captured that lad's photo for years, and now someone boldly posts it online, with Zane Corporation's PR Department even stepping up to confirm that the pair in the photo are their couple. Don't you find this curious?"

"Could it be that he arranged for the picture to be taken and then disseminated?" Max realized he had fallen into a trap. He immediately whipped out another phone and shot off a message: [Stop the search for the photographer immediately.]

The voice on the other end continued, "In the future, refrain from calling me impulsively. Whatever the situation, think it through multiple times in your head first."

Max could only manage an, "Understood."

The man offered no further words, abruptly hanging up, showing none of the respect due to Max as the CEO o