Chapter 0132

“Catherine, Mary, please, let the authorities do their job. I’m tired… It’s better for everyone this way,” Albert said, struggling to breathe steadily.

“No, Grandpa! You didn’t do anything wrong! It was all your friend’s fault!” Mary sobbed. uncontrollably.

Standing at a distance, Alexia observed the chaos. Her face betrayed no emotion, but inwardly she reveled in the scene. ‘Serves you right, you little brat. That’s what happens when you get in my way. I’ve spent years trying to secure my place beside Maximus.

The man in the suit identified himself and displayed his credentials. “Michael Rivers, attorney for the central court in Florentia. As I’ve mentioned, we have ample grounds to arrest Mr. Albert Preston. I also have a sworn statement from his children, Alexander and Camilla Preston, admitting under oath that he coerced them into committing the frauds he’s accused of.”

The disclosure wasn’t necessary, but it had been a special request from Judge Levett, and Marcello couldn’t disobey.

Hearing that his children had testified against him, Albert felt his chest tighten. His vision blurred. Without warning, he collapsed. Mary broke free from Peter’s arms and rushed to his side.

“Grandpa! Grandpa! Please, someone get a doctor! He’s not okay!” she screamed.

Peter tried to pull her back, but she clung to Albert’s lifeless body.

“Mary, please, give him space! He needs air. Maximus, call an ambulance!” Peter urged, panic in his

voice.

was too late. They could only confirm that Albert had suffered cardiac arrest. Mary, hearing their

speechless at the sight of Albert’s lifeless

inside, one of the paramedics following. He reminded them that she

beside her. She thought it had all been one of her recurring nightmares. But this

my grandfather…” she started,

stay calm,” Peter said,

eyes. She let out a heart–wrenching

this is a nightmare! Help

love. I truly am,” Peter whispered, holding

face.

see him! Where is he? Tell

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had agreed to handle the paperwork for Albert’s body. while Peter stayed to care for

Catherine heard Mary’s cries. Her heart broke, guilt washing over her. “If I had protected Albert better, this

feigned being overcome by the shock and locked herself in her room. Once alone,

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