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.

through. What do you

it out of the bankruptcy it’s in and 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 him, but he was Peter’s father,

Marcus replied, his tone thoughtful. “Leonardo was a good man at his core, but I think the shock of losing full

his actions,” Valerie said sharply, remembering

about what to do with that company. Honestly, it wouldn’t take much for me to

about work,” Marcus added after a moment. “We came here to relax, and look at us–still stuck

“Hey, let’s go

“Sounds perfect.”

I haven’t told you. I want to

to her, his face filled with concern. In her eyes, he could see a

“What’s going on?”

I spent my honeymoon with Maximus. It wasn’t anything special–just a few

put that image in my mind,” Marcus groaned, running a

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