Chapter 0320

Chapter 0320

Leonardo leaned forward, his gaze intense. “Maximus, do you really want to know why Lucius is

“Yes!” Maximus roared, his frustration boiling over.

Leonardo sighed heavily, his voice tinged with regret. “Ah, Maximus. I truly wish we’d never had to touch this cursed topic. But seeing you so willing to hand over our legacy to people who’ve never lifted a finger for it, I suppose I have no choice but to tell you the truth.”

“Then spit it out!” Maximus demanded, his voice trembling with fury and desperation.

“Lucius is my son, not yours!” Leonardo bellowed, his voice so loud it echoed beyond the office walls and into the boardroom.

In the next room, Laura was carrying a glass of water for Serenity when she froze at the sound of her grandfather’s declaration. The glass slipped from her hands, shattering as it hit the floor.

the words reached her ears. She knew nothing good could come of this. Rising from her chair, she began to head toward the door, but a large, firm hand grabbed her arm.

barked, his voice a storm of confusion and

by force. Once inside, he slammed the door shut, leaving the

her ever–dependable sibling, wasn’t her brother at all–he was her uncle. The weight of it blurred her vision, and the emotions became too much to bear. Her knees buckled, and she collapsed

a chair! Bring me some alcohol!” Serenity cried, panic thick in her voice as she knelt

his focus finally shifting to the two young women. Seeing Serenity care for Laura -the daughter of Maximus and, shockingly, her sister–triggered a deep pang of guilt. The innocence and kindness of these two girls only highlighted the darkness of the

helped Laura to her feet, he looked

your mother went?” he asked

but I refused. I’m sorry, Dad! I didn’t know how to react, and now look at this mess…” Serenity said, tears streaming as she

mine–for letting you see all this and for not keeping my head cool when I should

had earlier brought the first aid kit but was now nowhere to

seen.

“Greta…”

her voice from

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