"Marcus, you surprise me," Frank said with a sly grin. "I thought you were smarter than the others, but now I see even you’ve been fooled. I have to admit, when you came to visit me in Switzerland, I thought it was my end. I didn’t expect you to leave me alive. I had a decent three years after that…
"After a little over three years, my money had dwindled so much that I couldn’t afford to stay in that damned house anymore. So, I returned to Valentia. That’s when I asked my granddaughter for help. She didn’t want me back at Palmer Group, but you know me, Marcus."I can be very persuasive. I got b
Adrian Brown was a twenty-year-old young man who, due to his indulgences and fast-paced lifestyle, had lost two years of high school. His time at Clearmount College was now his last chance to finish his studies and choose a career within the Brown family, without becoming a disgrace.The son of Amad
Adrian, after ending the kiss, glanced at the girl before him—blushing, her face pure and angelic, her eyes still closed. He allowed a slight smile to form, amused and confident. It was clear that he wasn’t indifferent to her, nor she to him.“I’ll see you after school…” he said, leaning in for anot
“Maximus, their lives—and mine—are fine as they are. I don’t want to bring chaos into their world. That’s why it worries me so much. Who could possibly be looking into me?”“Bro dear, I just want to know more about you. I want you to meet my kids. They’re right over there, look. The two boys and the
Both men stepped out of the vehicle, walking casually toward the school entrance. Today, Peter seemed more at ease, though he’d initially appeared irritated. Something inside him told him that Maximus was telling the truth about the investigation. Theodore had warned him the night before that someon
“Nice to meet you, Ethan! My name is Maximus Palmer, and I’m your granduncle,” Maximus said warmly.Ethan’s eyes widened in surprise. He turned to his grandfather and asked, “Grandpa Peter, is he another grandpa?”Peter crouched down to meet his grandson’s gaze and said gently, “Ethan, little one, h
Maximus and his children left Peter's house. The journey was somewhat uncomfortable. Laura was in the passenger seat and her siblings were in the back seats. Paul had put on his headphones, while Maurice had fallen asleep. The image of Laura with that young man was in Maximus's head. When he looked
After Ethan gave a masterclass on how to hold a baby, it was the grandparents' turn. Marcus, not wasting a second, held little Isabelle in his arms. The moment he looked at her, he knew—she was the spitting image of his daughter, the same baby girl he had met just over two years ago. "Hello, prince
After finally finishing all the paperwork and preparations for the creation of PBE Group, Maximus and Peter drove from Florentia to Valeria. Both men were determined to get there—after all, their daughter, so to speak, had just given birth, and it was essential to meet the family's first granddaught
A couple of hours after that awkward conversation, Alden, Serenity, Isabelle, and Laura were on their way home. After all the advice from the OB-GYN and the pediatrician, the new little family was finally heading back.Serenity was filled with mixed emotions. In her arms, she held her baby—yes, her
The next day, Serenity had her check-up. Little Isabelle stared intently at her mother, those big, beautiful eyes locked onto her face. Serenity couldn't stop admiring her.She was completely in love with the tiny angel in her arms. Looking at her, she couldn't help but remember how she and the man
They barely made it to the car before they were already pulling up to the place where Adrian was now living. When they arrived, Laura was surprised by the location. It wasn't bad, exactly—just not the kind of place she could ever picture Adrian choosing for himself.It made her think his financial s
"Is it far from here?" Laura asked, a bit concerned."Not really. I could actually walk, but honestly, with the crutches, it's kind of uncomfortable—and risky.""If you wait for me, I'll say goodbye to my sister and give you a ride. I'm guessing it's on the way, so...""No! No, you came to see your
"Well, Laura, things aren't that simple... but I'll figure something out. And with all this, what are you doing at the hospital? Who's taking care of Adele? Is something wrong? Is someone in your family here? Are you okay?""Wow... That's a lot of questions. But yeah, everything's fine. Emma's watch
At the hospital cafeteria, after Laura decided to stay a bit longer, she and Celeste were walking toward the room where Serenity was. As they passed by one of the consultation rooms, Laura came face to face with Adrian.She was surprised to see him. The young man was on crutches, his left foot in a
After almost four hours on the road—where Alden's driver wasn't so much driving as flying—he finally arrived. He didn't even wait for the car to park. As soon as he saw the hospital, he jumped out and ran inside.Alden was sprinting down the hallway looking for the room number, his heart pounding in