My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

Chapter 0096

Leonard and Maximus sat in stunned silence as Catherine warmly embraced the imposing figure of Marcus Bartz. The mysterious man who had just entered the room carried himself with quiet authority, but his connection to their family remained a puzzle.

“Peter, I’ll admit, I doubted when Grandma said you’d be at this meeting,” Marcus said casually.

“Marcus! It’s a wonderful surprise to see you again, brother,” Peter replied, his tone familiar and warm. “Brother?” Catherine interjected, her curiosity piqued “How exactly do you two know each other?”

“We met at a hospital,” Marcus began.

“I think we should move to the conference room,” Peter interrupted quickly.

“Yes, you’re right,” Catherine agreed, taking charge. “Now that we’re all here, let’s begin. Marcus, my dear, I need only the five of us and Frederick in the room. Would you mind asking your security to wait outside?”

“Of course,” Marcus turned to his guards. “Please wait here. If I need you, I’ll let you know.”

With security stationed outside, the group moved into the expansive conference room. Catherine took the head seat at the table, flanked by Leonard and Maximus on one side and Marcus and Peter on the other. Marcus and Peter conversed like old friends, discussing business ventures and investments, with Peter recounting their meeting in New York. It was clear they’d maintained contact for some time.

Maximus and Leonard exchanged uneasy glances, baffled by the unexpected camaraderie. They couldn’t fathom Marcus’s connection to the Palmers or why he was here.

“Let’s begin,” Catherine announced, her tone commanding

“Mom,” Leonard said, breaking the silence. “What’s so important that you had to bring us all here?”

on years of hard work and respectability. We’ve

find such violations of privacy infuriating, the offending magazine and

announcement of my grandson Maximus’s impending fatherhood. Congratulations, Maximus. I haven’t had the chance to

icy tone, knowing there was no warmth in

“I must be honest I don’t approve of the woman you’ve chosen as your partner. Despite my wishes, I won’t force you to stay with Mary Preston. To ensure the divorce proceeds quickly and smoothly, I will assign one of our family lawyers to handle it. Ideally, you and

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need to transfer properties or money to her. me to the

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uncomfortably. The room fell silent, waiting for

I’m not that heartless. But know this: your future wife will never touch a single cent of this family’s fortune if she

who had listened quietly until now, leaned back In his chair, unsure how lie fit into the unfolding

“you must be wondering why you’re here and why

stood, her commanding presence filling the

It was founded through a partnership between the Palmers,

My grandparents, like Marcus’s, suffered famine and poverty. Janus Preston, a Hesperian immigrant in our community, took it upon himself to share what little he had. He always ensured that

Palmers and the Bartzs in his shop. Together, with their pooled savings, they turned a modest store into a thriving enterprise. As the business

bore the brunt of his failures. Worse still, Frank Levett–Alexia’s father–embezzled millions during this time, nearly bankrupting us. The Prestons sold their shares to save us from collapse, while

stake in the company. He believed 1 would protect it better than my husband.

your family. You’ve honored the Bartz legacy, and I’m proud of what you’ve achieved. If your grandfather could see you now, he’d be just

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