Chapter 456: Works

“What! You did what? You killed him? But why did you do that?”

Maximo released a sigh. “Well, I had no choice."

"Of course you did. You could have left the city. Why would you think the only solution is killing him?"

"Because that was the only solution," he sighed. "He kidnapped Simon and threatened to kill him if I didn't show up," he revealed.

Grey stared at him for a moment. "What!"

Maximo nodded once. "I couldn't let Simon die. We've been together since we were so young. I just couldn't_," his voice trailed off.

Grey released a sigh. "I understand, Maximo. I would do the same actually."

Maximo looked at him for a moment. "I planned to speak with him. I had nothing to say but it was all to fulfil my intention," he chuckled. "So, I killed him," he revealed.

Grey nodded once. "And what has that got to do with Alex?"

Maximo went quiet as if trying to remember what had actually happened. "He had me recorded. And he's currently using it against me."

Grey released an exasperated sigh and