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

of her? Like he’s taken care of

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 want to

insolent brat!” Catherine snapped, delivering a sharp slap across Maximus’s face. “I’ve turned a blind eye to your flings with other women, but I will

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

ever tell

longer your problem, and she won’t be used as leverage again. If you insist on keeping that woman in the company,

can you be so

causing your grandmother pain, Maximus!”

the company like your personal toy! Alexia isn’t

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