"Did you really think I wouldn't find out? Foolish boy, I have eyes and ears everywhere. And don't forget, it's my company. I'm the majority shareholder, and you're just the president. So, if I decide to fire that woman, I will. You'd better show up today and not stand us up.""Grandma! You can't ke
"I know, Grandma. And I know who you're referring to, but let me be clear—I'm not firing Alexia.""Oh, yes, you will! You have one day to get rid of her, or I'll have to remind everyone who the real boss of this company is.""Grandma, you always try to control everything. You even moved Mary into my
Catherine stormed off, determined to catch up with Mary. She couldn't believe Maximus was willing to defy her this time. Meanwhile, Maximus stayed seated at the table, thinking his grandmother wouldn't actually take any action regarding Mary. But if she did, maybe it would be a relief—his house woul
"Change of plans, sweetheart! I need to tell you something, but get in the car. We're heading back to the mansion.""Okay, Grandma, I guess we'll have lunch at home."Mary got into the car, feeling disappointed. She had looked particularly beautiful today and wanted to spend more time looking that w
"Mary, darling! Come down, we need to leave," Catherine called out sternly."I'm here, Grandma," Mary replied, her voice tinged with sadness."Good! Let's go.""Thank you for everything, Emma," Mary said, extending her hand to the housekeeper."It was my pleasure, Miss. I enjoyed having a young lady
After leaving Mary in Peter's care, Catherine headed back to Maximus's mansion, knowing a heated argument was on the horizon.Maximus arrived home shortly after."Emma, where is Mary?""Sir, I'm afraid you're too late. Mrs. Palmer left with her about 15 minutes ago," Emma replied, her tone tinged wi
"Do you really think I'll fall for your fake concern? You clearly don't know me as well as you think. I went through hell with your grandfather—humiliations, beatings, infidelities. I fought and endured, knowing that the best I could do was wait for him to die from some illness. In the end, I'd inhe
Peter sped down the road in his luxurious Lamborghini, sensing the anxious glance from his passenger. Mary was visibly nervous about the speed at which they were traveling. As they continued along the coastal highway, she caught sight of the distant sea, with golden sands and deep blue water coming
After an hour-long drive, Valerie arrived at the Palmer house. The butler led her to the living room while Serenity came down from her room. To her surprise, she found herself alone with Celeste—the first time they had been face-to-face since the hospital.Celeste greeted her with a warm smile.“Val
Valerie watched her husband play with their children as she sipped her coffee. Marcus, completely absorbed in the moment, didn’t notice her gaze. But she wasn’t just looking at him—she was remembering. Losing herself in their past, both together and apart. A past that hurt just as much when she thou
The morning sun slipped through the curtains, its rays creeping in like a thief. Alexia stirred clumsily, her movements a little stronger than before, as she tried to pull the sheet over herself to block out the light.“Beautiful… I’m so happy to see you waking up! The doctor will be here today for
“I want to hear that from him,” Maximus answered, certain of his words.“Mmm… Well, from the beginning, I was against separating him from you. But I made a promise, and I don’t intend to break my word,” Moriarty said firmly.“Who did you make that promise to?” Maximus asked curiously.“To Alexia Lev
That same day, Maximus headed straight to the office where he knew he’d find Judge Moriarty. After learning the results of his search, he couldn’t waste any more time without getting answers. On one hand, there was Alexia Levett and her stay in France, but more importantly, there was the matter of h
Maximus looked at his family and felt everything he had once dreamed of as a child. And yet, something still robbed him of peace—Lucius.Even if the boy didn’t hold him in high regard, Maximus still saw him as his son. He couldn’t forget the memories of Lucius as a baby—how he used to crawl into his
"Did he say anything?""No, sir. He just identified the body, took the ashes, and left.""No funeral? No service?""Not that I’m aware of. He just went on with his life."Moriarty sighed, shaking his head. "Unbelievable. That family went from sunrise to sunset in just a few years, don’t you think? T
Frank Levett Jr. finally woke up—only to find himself trapped in a nightmare.Leonardo Palmer might have seemed like the most defenseless man in prison, especially at his age. But Judge Moriarty had been relentless with his sentence, refusing any possibility of house arrest. Not after learning the f
"When I turned 18, my mom’s trust fund was released. But my dad… well, we fought about it, and in the end, he took the money from me. He said he’d return every cent if I came back and studied medicine.""So, you’re basically rich?""Not exactly. I have money, but right now, I survive off the few hun