"And Marcus? Where is your husband?" Maximus asked, doubtful."Maximus… Can you help me?" Valerie responded without wanting to give any details."Of course! Let me talk to Matthew, he’s the only one who can help me send someone. I can find you a hotel to stay at...""Thank you…"Maximus paused for a
"Sir, I don’t think this will be necessary. Get in my truck, and I promise I’ll let your men go without any violence. Mr. Moriarty really wants to talk to you, and he’s not in a good mood."Marcus did as the man requested and got into the truck in front of him. Afterward, he saw that his security te
Peter had been taken out of Valentia by Theodore, just in time to avoid being arrested. He didn't even have the chance to check if Mary was in good hands and safe—his friend and companion had stopped him, and no power on earth could convince him to go see her.He was being taken to his home in Slove
Celeste had heard the name Mary before. She didn’t know who it was, but it was obvious it was a woman, someone with whom Peter had likely spent all this time.Celeste sat down on the bed, the same one that had kept her company during the months when she couldn’t walk. One of her hands pressed agains
Maximus was at the police station when Magnus Evans arrived. The man walked in, and many people there recognized him. Apparently, he wasn’t invisible to the eyes of the police. This man had more power than the Palmer family, although he kept himself completely secretive in Germany.Magnus had learne
"I understand, Maximus... It's just that I don't know if bringing your ex-wife is wise, especially with Marcus out of control. I only had to hear how he spoke to you earlier to realize that man is dangerous.""Calm down! As long as you’re by my side, there won’t be any misunderstandings."Magnus lis
Peter had been in his office for a long time, struggling with what was on his mind and what he was truly feeling. He realized that by not answering the questions Celeste had asked him, he was confirming whatever she might be thinking, and quickly he stood up from his chair and went to the room he sh
As Peter returned to Slovenia, Maximus made the decision to bring Mary with him. The only way he could ensure she was safe in case of a relapse or a run-in with Marcus was to have her at Magnus’ house. He didn’t know why Marcus had left her stranded at the psychiatric hospital, but he knew it wasn’t
Once everything was said and done, Lucius walked to the study, where Maximus was already waiting for him, reviewing some documents related to the merger. "Have you said goodbye to everyone?" Maximus asked, looking at his son with a sad expression."Yeah. Amanda's saying her goodbyes too… Thank you,
The man saying goodbye felt every step grow heavier and heavier. His family was here, and he was leaving them behind to go to a place far away.This time, he wasn't leaving alone—but he would've much rather stayed. He knew that this family needed him… and he needed them just as much.When it was Pa
Maximus had come to understand something important—so much of what makes a family strong lies in its core: the father and the mother. He'd seen it with his own eyes, experienced it with his father, and once with his grandmother. After a long, yet somehow short, time lingering around the table, the
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