Chapter 0552

Chapter 0552

“And what does that damned family have to do with this?” Maximus snapped.

“Everything, Maximus. Absolutely everything.”

“Take a seat and pay close attention to what I’m about to summarize,” Frederick began, pulling out several files and organizing them on the table.

[File No. 1]

“This folder contains photos and videos of someone following your grandmother Catherine, Maximus. She was having an affair with Albert Preston, the grandfather of Mary Preston. The contents here are basic, mostly confirming their relationship.”

[File No. 21

“Continuing with Albert Preston, this folder reveals that Catherine transferred several properties and a vineyard to him. At the time, Albert was in serious trouble–hunted by the police and financially ruined after being implicated in a fraud orchestrated by his children, Alexander and Camilla. They were the true culprits but pinned the blame on Albert.

“To

protect themselves, Alexander and Camilla struck a deal with Judge Levett, brokered by Alexia. Here are the photos.” Frederick held up images of Alexia, visibly pregnant, meeting with Mary’s father and aunt.

million, but they never got to enjoy the money. Frank Levett eliminated them on the day they tried to flee the country. Their

Albert, he was gravely ill and signed several succession documents, naming Mary Preston as his sole heir. Among the assets transferred were the vineyard and the formulations for some wines he was developing. These are safeguarded by an executor, a wornan Albert

it seems Albert passed away before telling anyone about these arrangements. To claim the properties, Mary would need to present identification documents proving her

leaned forward, intrigued. “Where are these properties

a small, remote village beyond Lunavalle. But these aren’t just any properties–it’s

So Catherine gave away properties that belonged to my great–grandmother?

Maximus, it doesn’t. How do you

time, we forgot about the place. I

belong to Mary.”

an issue. I know she’ll put them to good

“as her husband, you could explain the

this, I’d have to explain how her grandfather was betrayed by his own children. How do you think

not your decision to make. She needs to know what my grandmother and her grandfather left her. You could leave out the more painful details–there’s no need to reopen old

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this later. Let’s

[File No. 31

out, but I can’t make sense of it. Maximus, maybe you can shed some light on this.”

“Go ahead.”

condition that she be the sole owner. However, they

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