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Chapter 0504

Maximus said nothing. He didn’t know Adrian, but the speed at which everything had happened spoke volumes about the boy’s character–or lack thereof.

When they returned home, Maximus retreated to his study. He didn’t know how to process the news or who to turn to without exploding. Pulling out his phone, he called the only person he trusted to listen without judgment.

“Hello?”

“Maximus… what’s going on? Why are you calling? Is there an issue with the investors?”

“No, Peter… I just needed to talk to you, brother to brother. Do you have time?”

“Hmm… I’m at the hospital, but if it’s urgent, where do you want to meet?”

“Are you okay? Did something happen to you, your son, your grandson, or Theodore?”

If you’re distracted, let me remind you–I already told you Celeste is in the hospital. She had an accident at school, which is why I’m here. But everything’s under control. If you

it’s okay to leave your girlfriend

she falls into a

I guess that works.”

and left the house in a hurry. He felt like if he stayed one more minute, he might explode, Twenty minutes later, he sent Peter a message letting him know he was waiting at the hospital’s main entrance.

the same time, Valerie and Marcus were walking toward the elevator, heading down two floors to the parking garage. Valerie had been discharged but needed to stop on the second floor to see Dr. Hill. Peter, meanwhile, was already in the elevator, absorbed in reading emails that had just come in. He had to admit that the years were catching up with him–he could no longer read small text as clearly. He pulled out his glasses and

the corner of his eye, offering a polite smile. As he raised his gaze, he spotted Marcus

to be distracted, bending down to adjust his shoelace. His deliberate movements made

Tell me

talking about, Valerie?” Marcus asked, feigning confusion,

It was

see

All this stress is making you things that aren’t real. I’m sorry to be blunt, but

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to calm down, but inside, she knew she w absolutely certain she had seen him again—the same man

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