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 resolved today.”

broached the difficult subject he had been putting off. Matthew’s report about Peter and Angela had raised

about something,” he said, taking Alexia’s hand.

a pang of anxiety telling

something I haven’t told you.”

she replied, her voice trembling

forced the tenant out of my house, we had a big argument. She gave me

married!” Alexia

to marry anyone

We love each other!” Alexia shouted, standing up from the table. “You’re not

I see she’s

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you mean?”

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

wants to replace you?

she’s still the majority shareholder. She could replace me without

you

don’t marry and give

this now, but I only have four

mean you’re going to leave me?”

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