Max was nervous. He looked at Vonda, but she seemed just as confused. So, Max had no choice. He sat back in his chair and answered the video call in front of Heidi and Vonda.

Max and Vonda immediately tensed. Ready for any eventuality. Max glanced at Heidi, hoping the middle-aged woman would walk away. But he was wrong. It seemed that Heidi was really proving the phrase ‘I understand’.

Ah, forget it.

Max took a quick breath and answered the call. He started to say hello, but on the other side Riley's eyes widened and she almost snapped at him.

“Oh. Not answering my call, huh? Why not? Aren't...