Chapter 0086

[Present Day]

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Maximus spent the entire day at the mansion, staying by Mary’s side and helping her with her medication. Meanwhile, Peter, unable to stomach Maximus’s decision, left in a fit of anger.

By evening, Catherine seized the opportunity to foster intimacy between the couple. She had dinner served early and retired to her room, leaving them alone.

When Mary sat down for dinner, she was surprised to see only two place settings.

“Leopold, where’s Grandma

“Mrs. Catherine is resting. She was feeling a bit tired and preferred to retire early,” the butler explained.

“Oh, I see.”

“It appears you’ll only be dining with Mr. Maximus tonight.”

“Oh… okay.”

Mary felt a twinge of discomfort in her stomach. Though she’d remained calm around Maximus during the day, his presence still unsettled her. She made an effort to maintain her composure despite his kindness, but she had seen this pattern before. ‘Grandma must have threatened to take the company from him again,‘ she thought.

It wasn’t the first time Maximus had acted kind and caring under Catherine’s pressure. Mary had experienced his charm before, only to end up heartbroken when he reverted to his true self.

[In Santorini]

Mary arrived at the airport terminal with a small suitcase. She had packed light, planning only to rest and explore the area. In contrast, Maximus arrived with Alexia clinging to him, kissing and caressing him with poorly concealed jealousy.

“Maximus, please! Don’t be kind to her. I know you have to go, but don’t treat her well. You know she’s the reason we’re in this awful situation. She separated us, and she’s still doing it,” Alexia hissed.

“Alexia, my love,” he replied with a sigh, “I’m only going because Grandma is forcing me. There’s no way I’m spending a moment longer than necessary with that child.”

Dream of me,”

his mood

this before you

“What is this?”

you of your recent conversation during your

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Chapter 006

misuse of the Palmer name. It named her as the one to appoint a successor, requiring

The Note:

[My dear grandson,

someone you don’t love, but you must understand 1 am not

you to have a child with Mary. If not, this memorandum will be sent to the Palmer board

Mary. If you both give it a chance, I’m certain you

With love,

Your grandmother.]

letter that he didn’t notice how late he was for the flight. He used his last name to delay the departure, while Mary was already on board.

music player, so she closed her eyes and let the

fine. You’ll enjoy a

first–class seat over herself

sudden jolt of turbulence

“Ah!” she gasped.

came a voice

her face to find

sleep until we landed,” he said with a smirk.

releasing his

I suppose honeymoons require two

If this is about Grandma,

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please, just respect the room. I’m not leaving it. If

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