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
"That would be terrible!" Mary gasped, placing a hand over her mouth in shock."Well, even then, it wouldn’t be the worst. The real danger is that if the surgery isn’t done, his brain is deteriorating rapidly. Forcing him to recall things is leading him toward a stroke or even a heart attack."Mary’
Peter woke up just before dawn, realizing he was holding the body of a woman next to him. Startled, he almost woke her up when he saw who it was. There she was again. He hesitated, unable to remember her. Furious, he got up and stormed out of the room. He went to the guest room where his luggage was
"Do you think Peter will live to see the trial?""We need to hurry. The deterioration of his mind is advancing quickly. Have you spoken with Theodore?""Yes, he told me Peter is in Slovenia... Why didn’t he tell Marcus that his son is in the Emirates?""That’s not my responsibility… What matters to
Maximus took Mary to Magnus’s house. When they arrived, Diana wasn’t there—she had gone to work. Without wasting time, he tried to contact Marcus, but after several attempts, he realized the man wasn’t going to answer. So he decided to call Frederick instead."Frederick, I’ve been trying to reach Ma
"What you need to do now is figure out what you want for your future. To be honest, I’m surprised by Marcus’s reaction. Of course, he’s angry, but you’re his wife! You were admitted to a psychiatric hospital, for God’s sake! Did he not see that?"You really need to think about whether this is the ma
After a long day at work, Diana went back to her apartment, fed her cats, and just as she was starting to relax, the doorbell rang. She went to answer it and found Frank Levett Jr. standing there. She didn’t know him very well, so she just stared at him for a moment, thinking he was looking for Maxi
Once Alden ended the call, he leaned down and kissed Serenity’s cheek. Slowly, she stirred, her eyes fluttering open."Sweetheart, wake up… Hey…" he whispered, his voice tinged with concern.Serenity rubbed her eyes. "Alden? What’s wrong?""I just got off the phone with Maximus. We need to return to
She then turned to Maximus, handing him a cup of coffee and a sandwich."My love, I know you don’t feel like eating. But try. If you don’t take care of yourself, you won’t be able to help your brother. And the Palmer women don’t need this kind of stress."Maximus looked at her, pride swelling in his
Celeste took Maximus’s hand, looked at him, and said,"Maximus, I love your brother. At first, I didn’t understand him. When we met, he was so direct—he told me he liked me and that he wanted a relationship."Honestly, I thought he was crazy. I assumed he just wanted a fling with his grandson’s teac
"I need to talk to Alden. He needs to be here. If anyone should be by Peter’s side right now, it’s him and his grandson, Ethan."Maximus exhaled heavily, his voice laced with determination."I’ve been thinking about this a lot, Celeste. I don’t care if Peter has to forget us. What matters is that he
The moment the doctor was gone, she turned to Maximus."Maximus… what’s wrong with Peter? Why did the doctor talk about ‘worse outcomes’? What aren’t you telling me? Is there something Peter hasn’t told me?" she asked, a mix of fear and frustration on her face.Maximus looked at her and saw how deep
To avoid the overwhelming media presence outside the courthouse, Moriarty arranged for the Bartz, Palmer, and Evans families to leave through the back exit. He still had plenty of work ahead of him—the trial had shaken the entire country—but for a man like him, this was just another day at the offic
After a long session and careful deliberation by the judges, Frank Levett Jr. was found guilty of all charges, including first-degree attempted murder of Peter Palmer, defamation, and abuse of judicial power in the case against Marcus Bartz. He was also convicted of fraudulently taking control of Pa
"I call upon Mr. Frank Levett Sr. to testify. Unfortunately, he is unable to speak, as his tongue and vocal cords were cruelly severed. However, despite this tragedy, he remains strong and has developed a way to communicate through writing."Please assist in bringing in Mr. Frank Levett, who has per
"Ladies and gentlemen, this is a blatant abuse of power. Do you see now who the real victim is? Mr. Bartz, is it also true that you rescued Mr. Frank Levett Sr. from the streets of Slovakia?"Marcus was caught off guard. He hadn’t expected that question, and he had no idea where this was going. But