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.”

miss you so much. Dream of

pulled his suitcase behind him, his mood soured, only to run into Leopold.

this before you leave for your honeymoon,” Leopold said, extending an envelope.

“What is this?”

asked me to remind you of your recent conversation during your

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Chapter 006

the one to appoint a successor,

The Note:

[My dear grandson,

hate me for forcing you to marry someone you don’t love, but you must understand 1 am

not, this memorandum will be sent to the

this opportunity to rekindle the love that once existed between you and Mary. If you both

With love,

Your grandmother.]

after reading the letter that he didn’t notice how late he was for the flight. He used his last name

so she closed her eyes and let the

what were you expecting from this? You’ll travel alone, and that’s fine. You’ll enjoy a trip you’d never have imagined in your lifetime,” she whispered.

her first–class seat over herself and

of turbulence startled

“Ah!” she gasped.

a voice beside her.

from her face to find herself staring

you’d sleep until we landed,” he

are you doing here?” she asked, releasing his

suppose honeymoons

Grandma, let me tell you–it’s unnecessary. I’ll keep to

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join you, so please, just respect the room. I’m not leaving it. If she shows up, find another one

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