Max's insecurity

"Yes!" Hazel said, her voice steady despite the flutter of nerves in her stomach.

"Everything is fine. I just thought about meeting him."

Lily looked at her skeptically.

"No one will allow you to go out alone, so I am asking for your help," Hazel added quickly, her expression sincere and imploring.

Hazel gave Lily a look that she hoped conveyed trustworthiness and sincerity. She knew that regaining their trust was crucial. After a moment’s hesitation, Lily nodded.

"Then let me call the boss."

"No," Hazel said a bit too quickly, stopping Lily from reaching for the phone.

Lily raised her eyebrows, looking at Hazel with a mix of curiosity and suspicion.

Hazel pressed her lips together, trying to come up with a believable explanation.

"Actually, I wanted to give him a surprise. That's all."

She forced a smile onto her face, hoping it looked more genuine than it felt. Lily studied her for a moment longer before finally nodding.

"Okay, girls, carry on," she said to the other maids.

"I will