Chapter 544 - You Help Me Drink
Chapter 544 of "No Trespassing! My Aloof Brother" starts with unexpected events: James Bennett looked at Christopher Scottâs temper, smiled at Liam Spencer, and asked, "Third Young... Find out more!
James Bennett looked at Christopher Scottâs temper, smiled at Liam Spencer, and asked, "Third Young Master, you donât mind, do you?""Chairman Bennett feels an instant bond with Maya and adores her very much. Iâm not petty. I know you cherish her as a junior," Liam Spencer replied with official decorum and generosity.
However, James Bennett frowned, as if Liam Spencerâs words confirmed his earlier suspicions.
This suspicion was both accidental and bold, so much so that even he found it incredible.
So, he smiled at Liam Spencer and said, "The renown of Third Young Masterâs magnanimity is well-deserved. Indeed, I felt an instant connection with Maya, like meeting an old friend I havenât seen for ages. That Third Young Master understands this, makes me very pleased."
Liam understood the underlying message in James Bennettâs words. It was merely to hint that Maya resembled her mother, Madelyn Hanson, making him feel a sense of familiarity. There was no ulterior motive; even if there was an intention, it would never be the kind of insinuation Christopher Scott suspected.
Maya listened to the conversation between the two men, feeling a headache. She thought, why couldnât they just have a peaceful meal; this was really enough.
Thus, she propped her right hand on the table, resting her chin on it, blinking her big eyes at Liam Spencer, seemingly telling him to hurry and sit down for the meal.
Liam Spencer looked at Mayaâs helpless eyes, raised his right hand, ruffled her hair, and sat next to her with a smile.
After everyone was seated, the waiter quickly served the dishes, but Mayaâs eyes only settled on those plates of pastries.
James Bennett noticed the girlâs gluttonous gaze and helplessly smiled, picking up a piece and placing it onto her plate.
"Thank you!" Maya immediately said thank you upon noticing the suddenly appeared pastry in her plate.
"Actually, the fish here at the villa is quite good too," James Bennett said as he placed another piece of fish onto Mayaâs plate.
"Thank you!" Maya pursed her lips, thanking him again for his kindness to her.
Then, she immediately placed her small bowl of food in front of Liam Spencer, acting coy, "Third Brother, help me pick out the fish bones."
Maya was doing it on purpose. After some thought and considering James Bennettâs warmth towards her earlier, she felt that Christopher Scottâs analysis was not without reasonâperhaps James Bennett was interested in her.
Therefore, Maya deliberately acted coy towards Liam Spencer, to make him understand that she was his fiancĂŠe, they were in love, and he should stop being so nice to her.
Besides, she was quite embarrassed by James Bennettâs attentiveness, making her uncomfortable and unnatural, and she also feared that Liam Spencer might be upset.
But when she turned her head to look at Liam Spencer, there wasnât the slightest hint of jealousy on his face. The smile at the corners of his mouth seemed to be laughing at her for overthinking.
Maya pouted and was unhappy.
James Bennett noticed Maya deliberately not looking at him straight, so he tapped her bowl with chopsticks, reminding her, "Maya, the fish bones were removed before cooking."
"Oh..." Maya responded, her expression not at all pleased.
To end this awkward meal quickly, Maya finished eating and sat nearby with arms crossed, motionless, watching the conversation at the table.
On the side, noticing Mayaâs sullen look, James Bennett cautiously asked, "Maya, are you full? Do you want some hot soy milk?"
Before Maya could answer, James Bennett had already taken the liberty of filling her cup with soy milk.
Maya felt like crying without tears, thinking, what on earth is this man doing? Are they even that familiar? Why does he always care about her? Even if he knew her mother in the past, hadnât he said it was long since they last met? Besides, when her mother passed, this man didnât even appear; their relationship was probably just ordinary, wasnât it? Why was he so concerned for her? Her head ached.
To vent her frustration, Maya lifted her left hand and pinched Liam Spencerâs thigh hard, accusing Liam of allowing another man the opportunity to treat her well, making Maya uncomfortable.
"Maya, whatâs wrong?" Liam Spencer gasped in pain and leaned down, gently asking while staring at her eyes.
"Third Brother, I donât want to drink soy milk. You drink it for me," in fact, she usually loved drinking soy milk but was unwilling to accept James Bennettâs goodwill any further.
James Bennettâs kindness made her increasingly uncomfortable.
"Alright, Maya, be good," Liam Spencer said as he swapped his empty cup with Mayaâs.
Hudson Moore, seeing James Bennettâs enthusiasm towards Maya, was baffled. He turned quickly to Christopher Scott and whispered, "Christopher, whatâs going on? Did Maya and Chairman Bennett know each other before? I noticed how much Chairman Bennett cares for her; something seems off."
Christopher Scott glanced at James Bennett, who was staring intently at Maya, and sneered, "Whatâs going on? Isnât it obvious? Third Brother has met a rival in love. The man is openly declaring war, yet Third Brother is still so gracious."
"It shouldnât be like that! If Chairman Bennett were really Third Brotherâs rival in love, Third Brother wouldnât remain so calm." Hudson Moore found Liam Spencerâs attitude particularly unusual today.
In the past, when Christopher Scott played around with Maya, such as linking arms, Liam always insisted on pulling his hands away. Now, watching another man treat Maya so well without reacting, left Hudson puzzled.
Listening to Hudson Mooreâs confusion, Christopher Scott shook his head helplessly, saying, "Ah! I didnât expect our Third Brother to be so naive, thinking age is a problem, so he hasnât paid attention to this matter."
Hudson Moore sighed, "But fortunately, Maya doesnât seem willing to engage with Chairman Bennett much. Even if Chairman Bennett has feelings for her, she wouldnât be swayed."
"A womanâs heart isnât so easy to guess. Better safe than sorry," Influenced by Seven Murray and Ian Hobbs, Christopher Scott began to lose faith in love.
With Seven Murray, having had feelings for so many years, ending up being set up with Ian Hobbs. James Bennett digging into Liamâs wall isnât entirely impossible given that Liam and Mayaâs relationship lasts only a few years, incomparable to his and Seven Murrayâs acquaintance.
Christopher couldnât understand that love isnât about time but about feelings; itâs not that the longer you know someone, the deeper youâll love. Otherwise, why would so many people, whoâve known each other for a long time, get divorced? They knew each other longer.
"Christopher, donât be so pessimistic. I believe in Maya; look at her stares at Third Brother. Her eyes canât accommodate anyone else."
Christopher followed Hudsonâs gaze, seeing Maya with her right hand resting on the dining table, back facing James Bennett, chin cupped, staring at Liam Spencer with a silly smile, talking to him and leaving James Bennett no opportunity to interact with her.
Christopher thought, it seems Maya is already vigilant, which finally somewhat reassured him.
After lunch, participants went to their respective hotel suites or villas for rest.
At the entrance of the clubhouse, Maya, Liam Spencer, and Christopher Scott stood waiting for a car. Maya thought, finally, she could avoid seeing James Bennett for a while.
Although Maya disliked James Bennettâs attention, she didnât feel any repulsion nor found him annoying, instead, she thought he seemed quite sincere.