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

those bastards just fired her. It was easier for

If you wanted, you could send her to the

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

it the dismissal, or

I can’t stop thinking about Mary.

idiot,” Maximus said

temper rising.

wto

You never did. You took her as an easy way out. You’re using her to avoid confronting your feelings about Mary. And here I am, being called the heartless one, but look at you–manipulating a woman to escape your own

true. I

care, pay for her treatment, ensure she recovers,

what makes you so sure?” Peter asked, crossing

Mary. When we were younger, I was attracted to her–her eyes,

I was unlike anyone I’d ever met. I enjoyed her company, but I didn’t love her. And I’m not

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