My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

Chapter 0627

After Maximus left for the airport, Alden began showing Serenity around the various floors of Palmer Group. Though Serenity typically carried herself with poise and confidence, she found herself faltering every time Alden looked her way. There was something about his presence, his composed demeanor, that made her feel nervous in a way she couldn’t explain.

“Serenity, do you have any questions so far?” Alden asked, noticing she had fallen slightly behind in the hallway.

“Oh! No, no questions,” she replied quickly, snapping out of her thoughts. “Did you used to work here?”

“Yes, but for some reason, both Maximus and my father asked Marcus and me to step away. Apparently, there’s something going on here that’s not entirely right. Honestly, it’s a shame–it feels like they’re letting this place fall apart.”

“What do you mean?” Serenity asked, her curiosity piqued

“Come,” Alden said, opening the door to the CEO’s office. We can talk here without interruptions.”

Serenity stepped inside Maximus’s elegant office, which exuded authority and sophistication. Alden sat on a sleek leather couch in the sitting area and gestured for her to join him.

“It’s a shame,” Alden said, looking around the room.

“What is?” Serenity asked, intrigued.

“This place. Marcus, Matthew, and I worked hard to keep it from going bankrupt. But apparently, my father and Maximus know something they haven’t shared with us. From what I understand, it’s connected to your grandfather. Did you know Maximus and Peter aren’t brothers?”

“What? What are you talking about?”

“Well, I thought you knew. I only found out recently when my father told me. There are so many secrets buried in these walls. You know, when I first met you, I was really curious about you. At first, I thought you were my sister, which made me even more interested. Then I learned you weren’t my sister but my cousin. And now it turns out we don’t share any blood relation at all.”

“How can you be so sure of that?” Serenity asked, narrowing her eyes.

“My father had plenty of free time, and he dug into the histories of both the Palmer and Bartz families. He uncovered some truths–everything was there, just waiting to be found.”

“That explains why Maximus’s been so stressed lately…”

an extraordinary man. I’ve been amazed by how he’s managed to keep this company afloat all these years. Palmer Group is a giant. If it falls, thousands of jobs will disappear. No one realizes how much this company drives the economy. Many have tried to emulate it, but after working here, I can see that it’s a cornerstone. And

I didn’t realize that. I suppose that explains why Maxximus

your grandfather Leonardo–the man who kidnapped you–wants to rétake control of the company for some reason. Maximus plans to hand it over, though I still don’t understand why. What I do know

man, but I’ve

worked with

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incredible knack for business. That said, I can tell he’s happier now, even

is a Palmer!” Serenity said, defensive.

for

yet, here he is, bearing the weight of this company. Leonardo, for all his manipulation, ensured Maximus could live peacefully–while leaving him with the burden of

I don’t doubt

your strength of character,” Alden said, standing and gently

redirecting the conversation. “You’ve talked a lot about my father, but what about you?

funny. I started here because I wanted to help keep the company afloat. Marcus taught me a lot, and so did Matthew. Together, the three of us came up with a plan to save the company, though we didn’t anticipate what Maximus

projects in the UAE. My father recently closed a lucrative deal there, buying a massive refinery. I handle the financial side from here,

serious about what you just

Serenity asked, wide–eyed.

“About what?”

a

thing I’ll admit is that the three men around you, Serenity, are incredibly sharp. I guess it comes with age. can only hope that

froze for a moment. “The men around me?”

mean by

not, they’re part of your life. I imagine you’ve inherited or learned some of their

called me ‘unrefined‘!” she exclaimed, pretending to be offended.

just taken a sip of his coffee and almost choked in response.

not what

you said it!”

diamond in the rough that needs polishing