Chapter 0050

Maximus returned to the office after two weeks away the longest he had been absent since becoming the president of the company. He looked exhausted, but he had no choice but to push through and keep his mind off the memories and thoughts of his wife, who was now under Emma’s care since yesterday.

“Maximus! I’m so glad to see you backd! How are you? How’s your dramatic wife doing?” Alexia greeted him with a huge smile.

“Miss Levett, I’m going to ask you to have more respect for Mary. She’s been going through a lot, and it all started because of what she saw. Your comment is out of line.”

“Maximus! I’m sorry, I thought you were annoyed by her behavior!” Alexia’s smile faltered, turning into a look of surprise.

“The fact that I sometimes make negative comments about my wife doesn’t give same. You need to know your place–right now, you’re my lover, nothing more.

you the right to do the

“Sorry, Maximus! I didn’t think that would bother you. I won’t do it again. But you don’t have to remind me of what I had to endure to be with you.” Alexia’s voice turned soft and pitiful, trying to play on his emotions.

I’ve been away too long, and I need to catch up

heavy heart, remembering how he

thought he was the one being tricked, but in reality, if it hadn’t been for his manipulation, would have been the one betrayed. He had

Just a couple of weeks ago, he had been promising her undying love. Now, something had changed. She could

contract with

the last round of meetings. In fact, it would be great if you could attend today’s session–it would mean a lot to the

there.”

I’ll see if I can clear some space in my schedule. What time is the meeting?”

PM, Maximus. If you could make it,

try to be there.”

drown himself in the mountain of paperwork. He needed to focus, to escape the guilt gnawing at him. But his thoughts kept drifting back to

hospital where Mary was recovering, Dr.

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