"In the end, they twisted everything to push the Moriarty family out of the business.“The story Catherine told you was true, but the Palmers weren’t the saviors. The truth is, they came to steal the Moriartys' place. Your grandmother and great-grandparents created a lie to cover up the crimes your
Three months had passed since they arrived in the Emirates. Alden traced gentle circles over Serenity’s bare stomach, his touch slow and reverent. Ever since he had returned with the kids, neither of them had seen the point in pretending anymore. They stopped hiding their relationship and began show
“Everything will be fine,” Alden murmured, pulling her into his arms.Emma happened to see them leaving and raised an eyebrow. Something about them seemed off, but she didn’t suspect what they were about to do.Serenity wore a white floral dress that hugged her curves beautifully, highlighting the s
Alden and Serenity set off on a short trip to Santorini. They left Emma and Laura in charge of the kids, ensuring they were well-protected by a top-tier security team that Alden himself had hired.Alden knew how much Serenity loved photography, and Santorini was a paradise for capturing breathtaking
By the time Alden and Serenity arrived in Santorini, the sun was just beginning to rise. Alden had booked one of the most exclusive hotels on the island, ensuring their honeymoon would be as perfect as possible.Serenity, however, was exhausted. She had slept through most of the flight, but arriving
The moment Marcus saw the news of Frank Levett’s arrest, he knew it was time to return. Anthony Moriarty had told him to be patient, to take his people and leave Valentia until things were ready.Now, the moment had arrived. He didn’t need permission, didn’t need a phone call—he just needed to go ba
"And now look at us—we’re all paying the price.”“Why are you telling me this now?”“At first, Peter was only losing bits and pieces of his memory. But having Mary here has made things worse. He needs surgery, but he’s completely refusing it. His doctor explained to me that there’s a 60% chance of s
Marcus held Valerie tightly against his chest, as if afraid to let go. He had missed her—her warmth, her scent, everything about her. Taking care of the children alone hadn’t been easy, but more than anything, he had been tormented by the guilt of what he had done.He knew they had both made mistake
Maximus knew full well that his daughter was going through a pivotal moment in her life. He could see it clearly—just as his children grew, so did their problems. All he could do now was pray to every saint he could think of, asking for the wisdom to guide them the best way he could.Maximus had al
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