My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

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Chapter 0157

[Back to the present]

Marcus Bartz stood at the base of the towering Palmer Group building, his sharp gaze taking in its Impressive height.

“All the things we’ve endured because of this damned place,” Marcus muttered to Frederick, who stood by his side.

Frederick, ever loyal, nodded solemnly and replied, “Mr. Bartz, are you ready to take your place on the board?”

“Ready? No. Anxious? Absolutely,” Marcus answered, a cold, calculated smile playing on his lips.

The man who was a loving husband and father at home had transformed into someone else entirely. Here, outside the Palmer empire, he was a predator. His heart burned with vengeance, but his hands would remain clean. His strategy was clear: let them destroy themselves from the inside. His return and integration into the company were merely a means to move the chess pieces at his leisure.

Years ago, Marcus had injected significant capital into the company during a financial crisis, making him the largest stakeholder, even more so than Maximus Palmer himself. Maximus was nothing more than a figurehead, a pretty face for the company. The real power lay with Marcus.

“Mr. Bartz…” a calm, raspy voice called out.

family. When Peter died, Leonardo Palmer had fallen into a deep depression. For six months, it was Matthew who had kept the company afloat. Eventually, Catherine Palmer had made the decision to hand. control back to Maximus, though it had proven to be one of her worst decisions. Under Alexia’s manipulative influence, Maximus brought Frank Levert back as his right hand, pushing Matthew into semi–retirement. Matthew had since focused on caring

you here. Do you still work

a consultant from time to

guiding this great company,” Marcus said, placing a

here again. What brings you back?” Matthew asked,

Valentia, Matthew. My family wants to connect with our roots, and I couldn’t deny them the chance. And seeing you reminds me–1 never had the opportunity to thank you for your excellent stewardship of this

hurt others. As for the company, it was my job, and frankly, working with you was never difficult. You’re a man of your word and understand business. Even from a distance, we always found ways

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men conversed amicably until Marcus glanced

go over some matters concerning Peter. But for

He invited me as well,”

I see. He wants you to mediate. Clever. Not surprising, though. Let’s see how this goes. Just don’t be too hard on me, will

attack Mr. Palmer, I

“Let’s go, my

Mr. Palmer waiting,” Marcus said sarcastically, a cynical smile gracing his

The group

building, immediately drawing the attention of employees. It wasn’t unusual to see two or three people arrive together, but Marcus had

Palmer that Mr. Bartz has arrived, and we’ll