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.

her?”

now her school those bastards just fired her. It was easier for them to dismiss her than to cover the cost of the treatment she needs,” Peter said, his voice filled with anger and frustration.

her treatment. If you wanted,

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

really bothering you? Is it the dismissal, or is it

through his hair. “My mind is a mess. I can’t stop

Maximus said bluntly.

temper rising.

wto

way out. You’re using her to avoid confronting your feelings about Mary. And here I am, being called the heartless one, but look

true. I care

she

so sure?” Peter

we were younger, I was

anyone I’d ever met. I enjoyed her company, but

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