Meanwhile, Theodore, who was on a business trip, received the messages from the parents' group, and his face went pale. He immediately called Peter, who had just begun his meeting. Peter was focused on the discussion but saw who was calling and answered. Theodore informed him that something had happ
Valerie stood up from her seat, eager to see who owned that familiar voice. Her surprise was immense when the secretary opened the door and a familiar figure, a familiar face, appeared before her. Valerie’s face turned pale, her eyes widened, and everything began to spin. Valerie almost collapsed to
"Director, tell me one thing—where was Celeste taken? Where can I find her? Does she not have any family? Did anyone accompany her?""Mr. Palmer, Miss Celeste was taken to the Westhaven Private Clinic, where she’ll be treated. It’s a good hospital, trust me, she didn’t suffer any serious injuries. I
Peter arrived at the hospital where Celeste had been transferred, obviously thinking that she had no family, and presented himself as the woman’s fiancé."Excuse me, my fiancée and girlfriend, Celeste Johnson, was brought here. Can you tell me her condition?""Your name?""Peter Palmer. Can you tell
A sheet covered the girl’s legs, but the smell of blood was unmistakable. She was a very strong woman, lying there, motionless, and not making a sound of discomfort."Peter… I don’t know how long I’ll be in the hospital. Please, could you help me take care of Spike? He trusts you, could you look aft
Peter walked back and forth, having signed all the paperwork and arranged for a trusted doctor to attend to Celeste. It was past 11:00 pm when a nurse informed him that the surgery had started, and they would notify him as soon as there was any news.After nearly 4 hours, Dr. Mandel, a doctor Peter
Upon hearing the voice of that man, Valerie was left with a bitter taste in her mouth. She didn’t think she was hallucinating, but the man she had seen was so much like Peter. That was what had caused her fainting spell. When she looked at her husband, she felt uneasy. She shouldn’t feel this way. S
Peter felt exhausted. That day, he had a meeting he couldn't postpone. He and Theodore had been negotiating the purchase of a refinery located in the United Arab Emirates. The owner was quite the shark, making the days long and grueling. Peter had thought that once the deal was finalized, he could t
“Maximus, I know you’d sacrifice yourself for Peter—you’ve always been that way. But would you do it for Marcus?” Diana asked, her tone pointed.“He’s about to become the father of twins. I don’t want Mary to end up alone again.”“You have four children and a grandchild on the way. Two of your daugh
After a few minutes of silence, watching the city lights, Diana and Maximus got back in the car. Their conversation continued, casual and light, like two old friends catching up. Diana was trying to understand the new life of the man she had waited for over six years. After driving for a while, they
“How are you, Diana?” Maximus asked, a trace of nostalgia in his voice.“Much better now that I’m seeing you!” she replied cheerfully.“Let’s go grab some dinner—I’m starving…”“Of course!”“Where will the great Maximus Palmer make a reservation?”“We’re going to The Russet Garden. You’ll like it—th
Maximus glanced at the time on one of his watches and realized he was already running late. He quickly grabbed the outfit his daughter had meticulously picked out for him and even put on the cologne she’d chosen. When he stepped out of the dressing room, he had an audience—both of his daughters were
“You’re my biological father, so yes, I can tell you exactly what I see. Now, let’s take a look at what you’ve got here. Where are your scissors?” Serenity said, walking into Maximus’s wardrobe without hesitation.“Scissors?”“Yes, for your hair! When I was little, I used to cut Marcus’s hair. He le
It was late Sunday afternoon. Laura had gone to her room after lunch, and the kids were holed up in their rooms, rushing to finish last-minute homework. Maximus had warned them that the punishment would be severe if they didn’t complete their assignments or missed any responsibilities at school. Mea
Maximus had returned from Germany, but his life had changed after that trip. The man came back with more questions than answers, and the only one who could provide those answers was in Slovenia.“Peter… you son of a bitch. Why the hell do I have to follow through with your stupid plan?” Maximus said
“I already know all of this, Mom!”“No, you don’t know everything… Leonardo isn’t your father!”“What?! Say that again!”“You heard me. Leonardo isn’t your father. I have to be honest: at first, I thought you might be his. But I did a test before you were born and found out you were Maximus’s son. I
While Maximus traveled back from Germany, in Switzerland, Lucius was grappling with the only choice his mother was giving him. He refused, but every day she reminded him that she wasn’t well and that it would be better if he let her go.“Lucius, think carefully about what you’re doing, son… You’re t