Chapter 313

The police car left, its siren echoing in the distance.

Maxwell and Patrick remained entwined. They stood at the entrance of the Albert Group for what felt like an eternity, frozen.

The onlookers had dispersed, leaving only the security personnel behind. One of them approached and sarcastically remarked, "Still thinking of causing more trouble?"

Patrick and Maxwell exchanged glances. They couldn't afford to cause any more trouble.

With a stiff expression, Maxwell turned to Patrick. Patrick shook his head and smiled at the security personnel. He said, "No, no. We're not here to cause trouble. It was his mother's idea. It had nothing to do with us."

Patrick was a gambling addict. Though he was up to no good most of the time, he sincerely cared for his son.

Maxwell, who was resenting his father for not helping, finally saw his father for who he was. He didn't retort any further.

"Get lost!" The security personnel rudely shooed them away.

Though it was Kathryn's family, Chris had