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.

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

you’re coming to the office!” Maximus barked, his voice a storm of confusion and rage.

slammed the door shut, leaving the others in a haze of confusion and

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 to the

me get her to a chair! Bring me some alcohol!” Serenity cried, panic thick

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

to her feet, he looked at Serenity with softened eyes,

you know where your mother went?” he asked gently,

know how to react, and now look at this mess…” Serenity said,

keeping my head cool when I should have,” Marcus said, pulling her

looked around for Greta, who had earlier brought the

seen.

“Greta…”

her voice from the

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