Chapter 0390

“Oh, I see. That’s what’s been on your mind?” Marcus asked gently.

“Yes, back then Catherine forced us to come here. Maximus and I made a pact to get along, and it worked–at least until Alexia arrived,” Valerie said nervously.

“My love, you should’ve told me. We could’ve gone somewhere else,” Marcus said, his expression a mix of concern and frustration.

“No, Marcus. That’s the past, and it needs to stay there,” Valerie said, gazing out at the ocean. “What do you think about sitting here for a while?”

“Of course, my love,” Marcus said, pulling her close in a comforting embrace.

“Marcus,” Valerie began hesitantly, “what have you decided about our stay here? Are you going to change your plan to destroy Palmer Group?”

Marcus sighed. “I’ve thought about not destroying it. After all, it’s part of my grandparents‘ legacy. I don’t want to ruin what they worked so hard to build. Honestly, everything that’s happened has thrown me for a loop–I didn’t see any of this coming.”

“Then what’s your plan?” Valerie asked, her voice curious but gentle.

thinking it through. What

restore it to its former glory. But only if Leonardo and Lucius don’t show up. That pair gives me the creeps. Ever since I met Leonardo, I felt something was off. I didn’t trust

his tone thoughtful. “Leonardo was a good man at his core, but I think the shock of losing full control of the company still haunts him. Sometimes, I understand his point–I’d probably feel the same

actions,” Valerie said sharply, remembering what Leonardo had done to

think carefully about what to do with that company. Honestly, it wouldn’t take much for me to buy the remaining shares and merge it with my other businesses. But I have no idea what Maximus has in mind.”

relax, and look at us–still

“Hey, let’s go grab

“Sounds perfect.”

want to be completely honest with you—I don’t

filled with concern. In her eyes, he could see a flicker

“What’s going on?”

me feeling distracted… or nostalgic,” Valerie admitted. “It’s because this was where I spent my honeymoon with Maximus. It wasn’t anything special–just a few peaceful days. Nothing happened

Don’t put that image in my mind,” Marcus groaned, running a hand through

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