Chapter 0396

After the news broke, Maximus’s phone barely stopped ringing. People from various companies called to offer their condolences. While he remained attentive to his phone, waiting for the call from his driver who was bringing his children home, his mind was preoccupied with how he would deliver the news to them. At the same time, he felt a quiet excitement at the thought of seeing them again.

“Joseph, have you looked into the school I mentioned?”

“Yes, sir! I found it. Here are the details if you’d like to visit. It’s said to be one of the best in the area and is about 25 minutes from here.”

“Good. Once we get through this, I’ll go and take a look. One more question–will they both be at the same institution?”

“Yes, sir. The school offers classes from preschool to high school.”

“Perfect. They’ll be in a regular day–school program. I don’t want them going back to boarding school. Help me review the enrollment process.”

“Of course, sir. Leave it to me.”

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but feel a mix of awe and confusion. Despite the recent announcement of his wife’s death, his boss remained calm and composed. Joseph knew about Alexia’s infidelities, but still, it

all, you may go. I

yes, sir.

Laura, and once

later, his phone rang, and at the same time, the door to the study creaked

in, have a seat. Give me a minute; I need

phone. “Yes? Perfect. How long

conversation, he ended the call, stood up, and walked over to his daughter. Taking her hand, he said, ” Laura, let’s take a walk

Are you okay?”

“No, I’m not.”

to come here,” Laura said, lowering her head. “Is it

had been so busy that he hadn’t noticed when his daughter had done just

your brothers‘. I know it still needs a lot of work, but it will return to what it was when I was young. And for that, I’ll need your help. But first, we

like me. Please don’t force me to be with her. Besides, I’m almost of

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