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.

words reached her ears. She knew nothing good could come of this.

to the office!” Maximus barked,

Once inside, he slammed the

on, her ever–dependable sibling, wasn’t her brother at all–he was her uncle. The weight

some alcohol!” Serenity cried, panic thick in her voice as she

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

he helped Laura to her feet, he looked

you know where your mother went?” he asked gently, his tone calmer than

I didn’t know how to react,

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

and looked around for Greta, who had earlier brought the first aid kit but was now

seen.

“Greta…”

sir?” came her voice from

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