Chapter 0628

Maximus arrived in Slovenia, where Peter’s driver was already waiting to take him to his brother’s grand estate. As they approached the enormous house, Maximus couldn’t help but admire its majesty, but he chose not to

comment.

“I hope your visit is short and that you’re not here to punch me in the face!” Peter said gruffly as he descended the staircase, clearly annoyed.

“Peter! I wouldn’t be here if you hadn’t created this mess,” Maximus replied, tossing a briefcase at his brother.

“Coffee or something stronger?” Peter asked, catching the case with a smirk.

“Coffee’s fine.”

“Let’s head to the garden. I need some fresh air.”

“What’s wrong with you? You’ve sounded irritated since I called.”

The brothers walked down a long corridor leading to an expansive garden filled with manicured lawns and vibrant rose bushes.

“Celeste…” Peter began.

about her?” Maximus asked.

fired her. It was easier

swimming in money. Remember? You don’t need to worry about the cost of her treatment. If you wanted, you could send her to the best hospital in the world, and they’d take care of her.”

I don’t know that? The problem is, the dismissal email was sent directly to her. She tried to hide it from me. She wanted to negotiate, hoping they’d let her keep her job. She loved working there and believed she could return one day. She thought we’d eventually go back to Valentia and resume a

it the dismissal, or

mess. I can’t stop thinking about Mary. And even though Celeste is an extraordinary

Maximus

his temper rising. “What do you mean by that? Explain yourself!”

wto

way out. You’re using her to avoid confronting your feelings about Mary. And here I

not true. I care about Celeste!”

lying to yourself. Stop deceiving that woman. If you truly care, pay for her treatment, ensure she recovers, but let her

makes you so sure?” Peter asked, crossing his

we were younger, I was attracted to her–her eyes,

but I didn’t love her. And I’m not proud to admit

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