Scarlett was clearly braced for any abrupt shift in Maxwell's attitude, fully aware that he might renege on the deal to cancel the engagement between the Ridley and the Gellar families.
Her bold maneuver sent ripples of surprise around the room, prompting Logan to reassess the betrothal between Scarlett and Roman.
Now, with the medicine at Maxwell's lips, her body language was loaded with suggestion, inviting a multitude of readings.
From Rebecca's vantage point, his hand rested casually on the armrest.
Sensing Scarlett closing in, he instinctively shifted his hand towards her waist. But as the realization of the awkwardness hit him, he immediately tensed up, freezing on the spot.
To the casual observer, it looked like a tender embrace, revealing an unexpected closeness between them.
