Chapter 0068

A thought crossed Maximus’s mind. Could his grandmother be grooming Peter to take over if he failed to meet her ultimatum? Lately, that seemed like a possibility he couldn’t dismiss. Their last argument had revealed a side of her he had never seen before.

“I need more pictures of this woman. I want to know who she is, where she came from, what she eats, where she lives, her education–everything.”

“Yes, sir. Don’t worry. We’ll do whatever it takes to get past your brother’s defenses.”

Still brooding over his grandmother’s potential plans for Peter, Maximus remembered the deadline looming over him–only four months until his grandmother’s ultimatum expired. He turned back to Matthew.

“I need you to contact acting schools or escort services”

“Excuse me?”

“I need a woman.”

“What kind of woman?”

“Don’t look so alarmed, Matthew. That’s what I have Alexia for. But I need a woman to pose as my wife

and I need her now.

“Understood. I’ll see what I can do and let you know as soon as I have options.”

this

report about Peter and Angela

about something,” he said, taking

surprise, a pang of anxiety

something I haven’t told

she replied, her voice trembling

day Grandma forced the tenant out of my house, we had a big argument. She gave me an ultimatum: she wants me to marry and give her a grandson.”

married!” Alexia said enthusiastically.

to marry

What’s wrong with your grandmother?! We love each other!” Alexia shouted, standing up

I see she’s already moving the pieces

Chapter 1068

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do you mean?”

new to our family’s table–a supposedly distant cousin named Angela Palmer. She’s been visiting my brother

think she wants to replace you? Aren’t you the

but she’s still the majority shareholder. She could replace me without consulting anyone, and no

you

and give her

I only have

going

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