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…”

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

realize that. I suppose that explains why Maxximus

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 is

a tough man, but I’ve always thought he looked out for us.”

does. Honestly, I admire my father, but having worked with your father, I’ve come

Chapter 0627

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

Palmer!” Serenity said,

for

said, the last I heard, he isn’t. Maximus isn’t Leonardo’s son. And yet, here he is, bearing the weight of this company. Leonardo, for all his manipulation, ensured Maximus could live

did to me, I don’t doubt he’s capable

underestimated your strength of character,” Alden said, standing and gently touching her cheek before walking

“You’ve talked a lot about my father, but what about

a lot, and so did Matthew. Together, the three of us came up with a plan to save the company, though

at it. These days, I help Maximus with certain matters. He and my father have partnered on projects in the UAE. My father recently closed a lucrative deal there, buying a massive refinery. I

you serious about what you

Serenity asked, wide–eyed.

“About what?”

buying a refinery?”

incredibly sharp. I guess it comes with age. can only hope that when I reach their age, I’ll

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

mean

inherited or learned some of their knowledge. You’re a diamond

just called me ‘unrefined‘!” she

just taken a sip of his coffee and almost choked in

what I meant!”

you said it!”

in the rough that needs polishing