Chapter 0363

Maximus still hadn’t shaken off the feeling left by that beautiful drearm. As fie walked through the mansion’s halls, it was as if he were experiencing déjà vu or living in parallel dimensions. Though the mansion looked different, every step brought glimpses of his ex–wife’s silhouette and the faint scent of her perfume. Her voice still echoed in his cars. He quickly pushed those thoughts aide–he had to go to the company. He had called Alden, the young man who, despite only recently entering his life, held the answers to many of his lingering questions.

Maximus took a shower and dressed casually for the first time ever to visit the company. He had no time to waste -he needed to have a long, serious talk with Alden. Before leaving, he left a note on his bedside table, promising his daughter he’d be back soon and that he was headed to the company.

Driving like a man possessed, Maximus felt a dull ache in his heart. He needed to stay calm–he couldn’t afford another outburst like last night. In this life, it was certain that Mary would never be his again. Maybe in another life, he had done things better, but in this one, he had to face the consequences of all the harm he’d caused–and allowed Alexia to cause–in his misguided pursuit of creating a family for his children.

After a short drive, Maximus arrived at the company. At the reception desk, a handsome young man was speaking with the receptionist.

“Alden. There’s no need to check in. Come, we need to talkimmediately,” Maximus said in a tone that left no Toom for argument.

the elevator, and an awkward silence filled the space until the chime announced their arrival at the correct floor. Maximus was the first to step out, motioning for Alden to follow him down the

were only two outcomes: either Maximus would side with him against Alexia and work to bring down the Levett family, restoring the company to its former glory, or he would reject

I’ve reviewed the contents of the USB, and I

wife killed

turned icy, his face unreadable. Maximus had no idea what was

and nothing like this evercame

tone serius. “When you investigated your wife, my father’s name came up, and I have people who were waiting for the day this would surface.

a three–year–old kid. But now? You won’t be able to stop me. You’re my uncle, and I admit

yesterday. But don’t think for a second that I’ll go easy on your wife.”

to proceed? Will you report her? Hand over the investigation

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