“What?!”“You heard me. I need your help. Contact our men—we need to locate Maximus’s children right away.”“Don’t worry, Dad. I’ll request clearance to return immediately and get the team together. But you know what this means, don’t you?”“I know, Alden,” Peter admitted, his voice heavy with guilt
Peter rushed back to Valentia from Slovenia, while Alden’s flight also made its return. Although parts of their plan regarding Leonardo and Frank were falling into place, they hadn’t anticipated Leonardo’s fixation on Serenity—let alone his interest in Maurice.At the Bartz residence, chaos reigned.
-After seeing Maximus leave the Palmer offices, Leonardo made his way to his secluded mansion—a place that few even knew existed. Confident in his tight security and his men guarding every corner of the estate, Leonardo felt a rare sense of calm.As he walked leisurely down the long hallways, he he
Alden had directed the vehicle to a safe house he owned, choosing not to tell Serenity about it to avoid alarming her further. As they arrived, Serenity had fallen asleep in his arms. Carefully, he carried her out of the vehicle, her fragile form clinging to him unconsciously.Inside, Maximus and Fr
Maximus’s voice broke as he remembered Leonardo’s chilling smirk when he spoke of Serenity.Peter felt a cold shiver crawl down his spine. Memories of Alexia flooded his mind. She had confided in him during a week he had spent caring for her. She had told him how Leonardo had abused her repeatedly—e
Alden quickly exited the room, needing to distance himself before emotions escalated further. He prided himself on his control, but Serenity’s vulnerability, beauty, and the connection they had shared threatened to push him past his limits. This wasn’t the right place, nor the right time—especially
“Serenity, come with me. Let’s walk in the gardens for a bit. We need to talk,” he said softly.Her hands trembled as she let him lead her outside. Overwhelmed by guilt, she struggled to process everything she had just learned. She adored her parents, and now, when they needed her most, she felt she
Serenity took her time reflecting on Alden’s words, but eventually, she drew a deep breath and answered:“When would we leave?”“It would have to be today,” Alden replied.Serenity sighed deeply, trying to steady herself.“Will you come with us?” she asked hesitantly.Alden paused, unsure of how to
After several hugs and a strange sense of emptiness, Lucius and Amanda left the house. Lucius started driving, knowing he still had to get home—he hadn't said goodbye to his siblings, his father, or the grandfather he'd just met.Time was ticking. Through the rearview mirror, he caught a glimpse of
The week had flown by, and Lucius and Amanda were getting everything ready to head back to New Zealand. Their time in Valentia had been amazing. This visit had given them a lot of good memories, but it was time to return to university.Maximus and the others were hoping they could visit during the
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