Chapter 1920 What A Coincidence
“What?” “Wilbur is in a relationship with Maya, so it means the Seet family is on his side. If Wilbur gets help from the Seet family, it will be impossible for Nicholas to gain control of the Simpson family.”
Janice glanced at Mabel worriedly. The latter replied firmly, “We can’t let Wilbur get the support of the Seet family. You need to take action to separate Maya and Wilbur.”
As Rodney had trapped her in the hospital, she couldn’t do anything. The only way to achieve her goal was to get Janice’s help. That was why she summoned Janice to the hospital.
Janice understood her intentions. Oh, what a coincidence. I have my own goal, too. We can use each other! “Me? But I can’t figure out a way to separate them. Do you have a plan in mind?” Janice asked.
Indeed, Mabel had a plan in mind. She gazed at Janice earnestly and explained, “Maya and Wilbur are in love, so it is impossible for you to break them apart. Hence, the only way is to make Maya leave Wilbur willingly.”
“How do I do that?” Janice urged.
Mabel answered, “Minor fights won’t do the job, so you need to find out what Maya hates and the limit of her tolerance. Then, make Wilbur cross the line and get on her nerves. That way, she’ll dump Wilbur. Also, you need to put up an act before Maya to show her you’re deeply in love with Nic. She’ll assume you’ve forgotten about Wilbur. Then, when her guard’s down, she’ll be your friend willingly. Do you understand?”
Janice thought for a bit and nodded.
“I understand. I need to be best friends with Maya and gain her trust. After finding out what she hates and the limit of her tolerance, I’ll pull the strings to make Wilbur push her buttons so she’ll grow to despise him.”
Pleased, Mabel nodded. “I trust you. Once Nicholas gets the Simpson family’s assets, your son will inherit them in the future. You’re doing this for your son’s sake. All mothers wish nothing but the best for their child, so I know you can do it.”
Janice’s lips curved into a smile as she nodded in acknowledgment.
However, she had another scheme in mind.
Her trip was fruitful, for Mabel’s idea could work, too.
Shortly after, she asked Mabel to call Nicholas and tell him to play along with her so Maya would believe they were a couple madly in love.
“Don’t worry. I’ll ask Nic to play along!” Mabel promised.
“Okay! I’ll do my best to separate Maya and Wilbur.”
“All right. I can’t wait for that day to arrive.”
That afternoon, Maya and Wilbur finished shooting earlier than usual. Thus, Wilbur suggested heading to Maya’s food plaza. Without thinking much, Maya agreed to his suggestion.
“All right. I’ll treat you to my latest product—honey shortbread!”
“Sure!”
They headed into the food plaza together. At once, Maya spotted a familiar figure.
Oh? It’s him!
She went to the person and patted his shoulder.
The person turned around and flashed a smile before greeting them both.
“What a coincidence meeting you here. I’m honored to run into you in your territory!”
Maya paid no heed to the man’s polite words and gave him the once-over. She demanded, “Why are you at my food plaza?”
“I heard the desserts are great here, so I’d like to try them.”
Wilbur chuckled. “You must be Stephen. I’ve heard of you. You’re Nina’s boyfriend.”
“Yes, I am.”
Wilbur told him warmly, “Help yourself. We’re a family, so don’t stand on ceremony.”
Before Stephen could reply, Nina demanded angrily, “Who said he could stop standing on ceremony? He’s Nina’s boyfriend, but that has nothing to do with us!”
Both Wilbur and Stephen were momentarily flummoxed.
They were surprised at Maya’s reaction, for she seemed upset to hear Nina’s name. It was as though Nina wasn’t related to her, and she wanted to draw a line between them.
