It was 2:45 p.m. when a sleek BMW parked in front of Palmer Group's headquarters. A strikingly beautiful woman stepped out, dressed in a simple yet elegant knitted coffee-colored dress, paired with a light beige cardigan and matching high-heeled sandals. Her hair was swept up in a chic, loose bun, e
As the week flew by, Marcus found himself heading toward the elevator that led to his newly renovated office. In just two days, the space had been transformed to suit his tastes, with sleek, minimalist gray and black tones. He had spent the past week reviewing the financial records, and his meticulo
Marcus arrived at his office, took one look at the mountain of paperwork waiting for him, and felt an overwhelming need for a good cup of coffee. He had to admit, his office in Italy was far better equipped than the one in Mexico, but that was the kind of luxury people were used to there. All he had
They left the office together. Marcus opened the passenger door for her, and Valerie froze in surprise. Sitting on the seat was an exquisite bouquet of white flowers, filling the car with the sweet aroma of freesias. She felt a flutter in her stomach, a sensation that spread through her whole body.
Valerie was speechless, her eyes filling with tears as Marcus slid the ring onto the ring finger of her left hand. With her other hand, she covered her mouth, smiling—a mix of emotions she didn’t know how to handle. Her tears were of joy, but also of nostalgia. Her mind was a whirlwind. This man had
Marcus finished his second cup of coffee under Greta’s stunned gaze. While he remained calm, she was visibly nervous. Mr. Palmer looked genuinely upset—very upset."Alright, Greta. Let’s go," Marcus said, his tone steady and composed."Yes, sir!"The two left his office, Marcus closing the door behi
Alexia arrived at her office looking surprisingly relaxed. Her assistant hadn’t seen that expression in a long time. Alexia was almost always in a bad mood, and even her outfit today was different. Narcissa couldn’t yet figure out what Alexia was planning, but if anyone knew her well, it was her. Na
Valerie inhaled deeply, trying to suppress the urge to lash out at the woman tormenting her."Valerie, say something! Aren’t you going to speak? Remember how Maximus ultimately chose me? You were nothing more than a placeholder. And now, no one even knows you were his first wife. Everyone knows I am
“Oh, I see. That’s what’s been on your mind?” Marcus asked gently.“Yes, back then Catherine forced us to come here. Maximus and I made a pact to get along, and it worked—at least until Alexia arrived,” Valerie said nervously.“My love, you should’ve told me. We could’ve gone somewhere else,” Marcus
The next day, Valerie and Marcus shared the news with their children about taking a week off for a trip to unwind. The past few days had been stressful, and they needed a break. To their surprise, both Serenity and John flat-out refused to miss school. Serenity explained that she had already missed
After kidnapping Serenity, Leonardo and Lucius fled to Davos in the Swiss Alps. It was the ideal place to rest and strategize, not to mention the seat of the World Economic Forum. Their choice wasn’t random; Leonardo already had a plan. With the money secured and the truth about his relationship wit
Peter, understanding his son Alden’s intentions regarding Alexia, felt it was wise to stay close. Knowing how impulsive his son could be, he had no choice but to return to Valentia. He entrusted the arrangements to Darius Richards, who secured a central house in Westhaven and enrolled little Ethan a
Marcus chose not to interrupt his girls and instead went to tuck John in. Afterward, he headed to the master bedroom, took a shower, changed into his pajamas, and lay on the bed. The past few days had been exhausting.When he first entertained the idea of returning to Valentia, he never imagined it
“Serenity, he adored you. Even though he wasn’t your biological father, he loved you. If he had stayed with us, I know he would have loved you more than your real father ever could.”Valerie recounted every detail of her life with Peter. Serenity listened quietly, wishing that one day she might find
Serenity released her and nodded silently, her tearful eyes wide with anticipation.Valerie took a deep breath and began. “I told you I fell hopelessly in love with Maximus Palmer, but things didn’t work out. After my suicide attempt, I was discharged from the hospital and went to his grandmother’s
Valerie and Marcus arrived home after a short flight. She had been longing to get back and hug her children. As difficult as it would be, she knew she needed to have an honest conversation with her daughter. Just as she had opened up to Marcus, she now needed to explain everything to her daughter, l
When Alden saw how much his mother was suffering from the revelations, he nearly made the mistake of revealing that his father was alive. He had to bite the inside of his lip to stop himself, clenching his fists so tightly that his palms bore the marks. The pain was almost unbearable. After tucking