Chapter 0326

Marcus stormed toward Valerie, gripping her waist tightly and lifting her off the ground. Her tear–streaked face met his fiery glare, and Maximus’s pained expression wasn’t far behind. Marcus’s mind raced with a flood of chaotic thoughts.

“Valerie, haven’t you had enough? Hasn’t today been enough for you? Answer me!” Marcus shouted, his voice filled with raw fury.

“Marcus, let me go! Please, you’re hurting me! I don’t like how you’re holding me–you’re hurting me!” Valerie cried, fear flashing in her eyes,

Maximus immediately stood and moved to help her, but one of Marcus’s bodyguards stepped in, blocking his path.

“Sir, it’s best you stay out of this and let my boss leave with his wife,” the guard said firmly, his tone making it clear he wouldn’t allow interference.

Marcus was unraveling. His day had spiraled from bad to worse, starting with the revelation that Serenity wasn’t Peter’s daughter, but Maximus’s. The man he despised most in the world had been tied to his family all along And now, after searching frantically for his wife, he found her in Maximus’s arms. His rage boiled over as he roughly dragged Valerie away.

“You and I need to talk. We’re not going home tonight,” Marcus said, his voice cold and final.

chill ran down her spine. She recognized that look in his eyes–the same look she’d seen the night Peter died. Back then, Marcus’s fury had been directed at the Palmers. But now, it was aimed at her.

me go,” Valerie begged, her voice

go, but in the car,” Marcus snapped, opening the door of his SUV and shoving her

seat.

effectively trapped. Marcus didn’t get in right away.

consequences. I’ve been patient with you and your disgusting family for too long. Don’t push me. Your father, your wife,

voice. “Leave Laura out of this! Don’t you dare hurt Mary either! Don’t you-

Marcus interrupted, cutting him off. “And as for my wife… Hurt her? Do you think I’m like you? With what moral high ground do you

turned his back on Maximus and strode toward the SUV.

to start moving. Valerie sat in the backseat, a trembling mess

about you,” Marcus said

bitterly. “You didn’t seem too worried earlier when Alexia was

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