Because why not?

Luke didn't stay longer as planned because he received a call and he had to rush home. So, after sending him away, Cosette could not help but wait for Maxen in the mansion's lobby. Maxen was still inside Conrad's study room, and the longer he was inside, the more her anxiety increased.

'I wonder what...' Her thoughts trailed off as soon as she caught a familiar figure from the corner of her eyes. "Max!"

Cosette sprung up from the futon and glided in front of him. "What happened?" she asked while he leaned his head back when she perked up.

"What do you mean, what happened?" he returned.

"The contract signing." Her eyes widened. "What happened? No, I mean, how? I mean, why? No, no, you didn't tell me about it."

Maxen studied the confusion and intrigued in her eyes before his lips parted. "Why do I need to tell you?"

"Max..." she frowned. "Of course, we're friends and I'm concerned. Also, my dad is involved."