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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announcement of his wife’s death, his boss remained

all, you may go. I need a

sir.

in his study. He was in the Aventine mansion today. He had already sent a driver to pick up Laura, and once Paul and Maurice

door to the study creaked open.

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

the phone. “Yes? Perfect. How long until

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

you okay?”

“No, I’m not.”

to come here,” Laura said, lowering her head. “Is it because I moved my things to your house?”

hadn’t noticed when his daughter had done

but it will

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

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