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Maximus had returned from Germany, but his life had changed after that trip. The man came back with more questions than answers, and the only one who could provide those answers was in Slovenia.

“Peter… you son of a bitch. Why the hell do I have to follow through with your stupid plan?” Maximus said aloud. Naturally, no one responded. He was taking a sip of whiskey when someone knocked on the door to his study. “Maximus?” came a woman’s voice.

“Come in!” Maximus said, turning his chair toward the door.

Serenity entered, walking slowly, her gaze curiously taking in every detail of the room. Maximus looked at her, feeling a sudden wave of warmth as he watched his daughter study the space–a place he had often refused to share with her mother.

“What is it, Serenity? How have you been feeling these past few days here?”

“That’s exactly what I want to talk to you about…”

“Go ahead. I’m listening.”

“I came here to take care of Laura and the kids. I plan to stay for a while, as I mentioned. I hope that doesn’t bother you…

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“Why would it bother me?”

“I know that you and I haven’t really connected much, and most of what we’ve done together has been because of Laura. I want to get to know you. I want to take advantage of being here to spend time with you.

A strange sense of nostalgia washed over him. His daughter the child he had with a love that ultimately failed- was choosing to reach out to him.

don’t see any problem with that. What do you want to know?”

to teach

“Teach you? How?”

to use this time to learn from you, too. I know you’ve been teaching Alden some things, so

right? If Marcus isn’t paying for your tuition because you came here, Lean take care of it. Because now that I think about it, you haven’t been going. You’ve been here for two weeks, and I haven’t seen you leave for

Serenity said calmly.

Maximus

not?” Serenity shot back, looking him straight in the

same look he reserved for his adversaries in the business world. Maximus ran his hands through his hair and said, “I haven’t seen Marcus yet, but when I do, he’s going to want to

reason to be upset. He already knows I dropped out of university. Are you going to teach me, or should I

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you’re supposed

Marcus. And trust me, my

saw Maximus’s expression shift. She knew exactly how to manipulate both Marcus, the man who raised

to finishing your studies. You can’t just drop out like this. You’re a Palmer, and you need to

even have

are going

Serenity said, her tone frustrated.

university, and I’ll teach you. Otherwise, forget it–you’re not

you’d help me…” Serenity said, her

but I don’t want you to drop out of university. That’s a crucial part of your personal and professional growth. You’re an incredibly sharp young woman, but I don’t

gave your mother that chance. I

I don’t want you to sacrifice your future for them.

I want to learn from you. But if you can’t do it, I’ll ask Matthew to teach me. After all, isn’t he the one

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