Chapter 194. Bowling with the Hawthornes

Maximilian

"Sebastian is coming home in two days." We both freeze when Nathaniel says something.

"So does this mean he succeeded?" Nathaniel helps me get my phone so I can read the texts on my own.

"He had better have. I'm fed up with lying to our girl," Alexander says, grabbing his phone to check the messages.

I don't say anything and read the texts again.

Sebastian: All right, I have good news and bad news.

Sebastian: So, the good news is that I was able to make plans with my family. The bad news is that my stupid 21-year-old brother owns more shares in my dad's business than I do.

"Damn," Alex interjects, and I tense up.

"Yes, he did mention Nichole. Read the messages again, you idiot," I snap back, glaring at Alex. "That's the whole reason he went in the first place."

"No, read the messages again, idiot," he mocks me, smirking. "He