Chapter 0564

Maximus sat with a glass of whiskey, the amber liquid swirling in his hand as he stared into the fire. Drinking had become a habit he turned to whenever frustration overwhelmed him. The revelations from Folder 4 had upended his life: he wasn’t Leonardo’s son, and nothing he had devoted his life to–neither the company nor the legacy- truly belonged to him.

With a bitter smile, he muttered to himself, “I should be used to it by now. Everyone has always found a way to take advantage of me. Why should this be any different?”

“Maximus,” Matthew said gently, placing a hand on his shoulder. “I’m so sorry. I don’t know what to say.”

“It’s not the company or the shares that hurt, Matthew. I don’t need any of that. What stings is that I never saw the kind of life my mother endured. My father always pretended to be a good man. And L…” Maximus paused, his voice heavy with regret. “I did the same to Mary.”

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“But you’ve changed,” Matthew reassured him. “You recognized the harm you caused and worked to make amends. I know because I was there with you, remember? During the therapy sessions?”

[Nineteen years ago]

fuck’s sake! I’ve been patient, but you’re pushing me to my limit!” Maximus

what are YOU going to do?” Alexia shot back, her voice sharp and defiant. “Hit me like you hit Mary? Go ahead, Maximus! Try it!

have delivered. His jaw tightened as he

to soothe him, pacing the room with the infant in her arms,

to the nursery opened. Alexia entered, her face pale but resolute.

she said curtly, addressing

you sure you’re alright?” the

said leave. Was I not clear?” Alexia

the nanny replied hesitantly, placing the baby back in his crib before hurrying out. Her heart ached. for the boy an innocent caught in the middle of his parents‘ chaos. He didn’t need wealth or luxury; he needed love and

the crib, lifting Lucius into her arms with surprising gentleness. As she swayed with him, her. tears

away from here Life is so much more complicated than I ever imagined. I’ve made so many mistakes. Your

his heir, everything changed. It crushed me. You’re the greatest

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