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!”

idea of you holding something of mine as leverage. Besides, Mary will be much better off with your brother. Peter is more easygoing and can take better care of her.”

Like he’s taken

negative! If you took the time to get to know your brother, you’d realize how wrong you are. But I won’t force you, just like you

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

flings with other women, but I will never accept that woman into this family. I curse the day my husband ever befriended

both by the force of the slap and the bombshell his grandmother had just 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 grandmother was so vehemently against the

you ever

and she 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 again. Remember, I’m the majority shareholder, and

How can you be so

You’re the one causing your grandmother pain,

the company like your personal toy! Alexia isn’t responsible

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Chapter 33

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