Chapter 0033

After leaving Mary in Peter’s care, Catherine headed back to Maximus’s mansion, knowing a heated argument was on the horizon.

Maximus arrived home shortly after.

“Emma, where is Mary?”

“Sir, I’m afraid you’re too late. Mrs. Palmer left with her about 15 minutes ago,” Emma replied, her tone tinged with nostalgia..

“So, she actually did it. Why am I even surprised? I knew my grandmother too well!” Maximus muttered, frustration evident in his voice.

“Do you know me well enough to defy me?” a stern voice interrupted from behind. It was Catherine.

“Grandma, why did you take Mary? I told you I didn’t mind her staying here!”

leverage. Besides, Mary will be much better off with your brother. Peter is more easygoing

her? Like he’s taken care of

know your brother, you’d realize how wrong you are. But I

sure seems like you’re trying! You want to force Alexia out of

a sharp slap across Maximus’s face. “I’ve turned a blind eye to your flings with other women, but I will never accept that

dropped. She had never mentioned anything about an affair before. He knew his grandfather, Lawrence Palmer, as a tough and cold man, but he had never imagined him being unfaithful–let alone with Alexia’s grandmother. This revelation explained a lot about why his

ever tell me this?”

won’t be used as leverage again. If you insist on keeping that woman in the company, I’ve decided not to set foot in it

can you be so

one causing your grandmother

toy! Alexia isn’t responsible for what her grandmother did.”

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Chapter 33

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