After her rebirth by Cici

Chapter 155

Clara's voice was shaky, "Please, don't tell Maximilian or Grandpa. Katniss is finally catching a break."

Desmond sneered, "That's not easy for someone as reckless as her!"

"Desmond, you..." Clara's voice wavered.

"Clara, I'll take care of it. Just hang tight, and I'll pick you up from school in a few days when things settle down," Desmond reassured her firmly.

"Desmond, you're the best. I really like you," Clara said with a soft smile.

"You're my fiancée and the future mistress of the Boleyn family. Should I be good to you or to that scheming Katniss...?" Desmond trailed off, frowning deeply. "Let's not talk about her. I'm busy."

After hanging up, he sat in his chair for a bit, then decisively went to find Maximilian.

Maximilian glanced at the photos Desmond handed him, a barely-there smile on his lips.

These photos were Desmond's proof of Katniss flirting with other guys.

"Did you have someone take these?" Maximilian's voice was eerily calm but carried a chilling authority.

Desmond instinctively clenched his hand, feeling the air around him thin, and his heart found its answer.

Desmond quickly said, "Maximilian, you misunderstand. These were taken by someone at school, and I intercepted them."

"If Katniss is seen flirting with them and word gets to the board members, it will cause quite a stir. I didn't know how to handle it, so I came to ask you."

"If you have the time to worry about this, maybe you should use that time to study harder, so as not to invite our father's wrath," Maximilian retorted, his eyes narrowing.

Desmond's heart faltered, his eyes clouding with dread.

Before coming, he had considered this possibility, but he was desperate to know Maximilian's true attitude towards Katniss.

The result was the one he least wanted to see.

Grinding his teeth silently, Desmond kept his rage concealed, though internally, he seethed with rancor.

bitterly, 'you are truly a master

Desmond's thoughts, his black coat making him look even

indifference. "You're grounded at the

Tomorrow!

only two in the afternoon. Maximilian's voice was cold and unwavering, his gaze as

"Why?" Desmond didn't understand.

lifted, his voice icy, "Blindly trusting outsiders without any judgment,

didn't." Desmond gritted his teeth, lowered his head, and didn't dare

fell on the

exuberance was captured perfectly, basking in the sunlight with

Maximilian's gaze lingered on a particularly cool-

Maximilian called Emilio in.

Emilio had just asked when he caught

had a

"Understand?" Maximilian casually asked.

nodded slightly, "Understood," he replied,

an hour later, Emilio returned to the office to

Estates with a

she saw Maximilian sitting on the sofa,

exemplary individuals to make productive use of even their leisure

Join us for the complete experience all for free. The next chapter is eagerly waiting for you! Walking over, Katniss smiled and asked, "Maximilian, why are you back so early

her smile growing. "Maximilian, I came up with a new medicinal dish this afternoon that's perfect for your recovery. I'll make it for you tonight."

up?" Katniss's confusion cleared when she saw the photos Maximilian laid out. If someone wanted to twist the truth about her relationships, it could cause a lot of

But now, as Maximilian's wife, any rumors would create

they're just classmates. I'm only close to Cecilia," she explained earnestly. After explaining, Katniss asked seriously, a frown forming.

to Clara, who then passed them to Desmond," Maximilian said calmly. "Eventually, they ended up with me, used to accuse you of

unfaithful and push for Maximilian

were truly

anger, Katniss declared, "Maximilian, let me handle this. Don't interfere."

nodded firmly, then waved the list in her hand. "Okay, I'll

was intricate, and the ingredients and herbs were

bit. The two of them were busy in the kitchen