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.”

want this

subject he had been putting off. Matthew’s report about Peter and Angela had raised red flags, and he could no longer

about something,”

pang of anxiety telling her something was wrong.

haven’t told

replied, her voice

out of my house, we had a big argument. She gave me an ultimatum: she wants me

get married!” Alexia said enthusiastically.

problem. She wants me to marry

each other!” Alexia shouted, standing up

but now I see she’s already moving

Chapter 1068

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do you

the anniversary party, Grandma added someone new to our family’s table–a supposedly distant cousin named

do you think she wants to replace you? Aren’t you the one in

still the majority shareholder. She could replace me without consulting

you

you don’t marry and give her a grandson, she’remove

to tell you this now, but I only have four months left

mean you’re going

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