Chapter 0319

Chapter 0319

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Leonardo was visibly fuming, his anger boiling over at the realization that Maximus had been prepared to hand over the largest share of the company to Serenity, the daughter he had with Mary. Rising from his seat, he spoke sharply:

“Maximus, enough with the theatrics. We need to have a private discussion–you, Lucius, and me.”

Maximus cast a cold glance toward his wife, Alexia, who hadn’t left Marcus’s side since the fight. The bleeding had stopped, but for the first time, Maximus noticed Valerie wasn’t in the boardroom.

he asked coolly, “where is Mrs. Bartz? Shouldn’t she be tending to her

comment jolted Marcus out of his thoughts Slouched back in his chair to stop the bleeding,

to the infirmary. When she

Leonardo shouted from the doorway to the office. “Get

wanting to make things worse, he strode into the office, momentarily setting

door behind him, “I don’t think such vulgar language is necessary. I’m here now. What do you want to talk about?” He moved toward his

his path with a firm arm.

serious conversation about the future of this bankrupt company. You were about to give Serenity–your daughter with that woman–a 16.5% share. What the hell is wrong with you? What do you have in your head, Maximus? Shit? I didn’t raise you for this. You were supposed to be better than this! Look at you now. You’re a

his sides. If Leonardo were anyone else, Maximus would have thrown punches already. Today, which should have been the day he shed the company’s burdens, had devolved into

voice heavy with disappointment. Maximus, I can see you’re exhausted. You’ve worked here for years, and you’ve done a decent job, but you’ve lost your edge. You’ve let your lust cloud your judgment. You’re no longer the sharp, cunning man you once

me laugh, Father!” Maximus snapped, his voice dripping with sarcasm. “My son is nothing but a spoiled brat who’s been handed everything by you. You’re his worst influence: I don’t know what’s happened to you, Father, but you’re not the man you used to be either. Your greed is written all over your face. And don’t act like I haven’t considered stepping

on the desk. “Damn it, Maximus stop lying to yourself! That girl isn’t just your niece, and we both

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