My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

Chapter 0636

“Uncle,” Alden interjected, “I’m heading home now. I’ll be back in a week. It’ll take time to finalize the deal with the investors.”

“I know how those trips go. Enjoy yourself, Alden,” Maximus said, smirking.

“What does that mean?” Serenity asked, her brows furrowed in suspicion.

“Just that the Emiratis are great hosts, and their meetings are… interesting.”

“Oh, really? And it takes you a whole week to close a deal?” Serenity folded her arms, her tone challenging

Maximus and Alden exchanged a look of mild alarm. They were free men, but they couldn’t deny that a week was at long time for business. They remained silent, unsure how to respond.

“Well? Why are you two just staring at me?” Serenity pressed.

“Serenity,” Alden finally said, “it doesn’t take a whole week. My father has a refinery there, so I handle multiple matters whenever I’m in the country. Want to come with me next time and see what we do?”

unexpected suggestion. “I think we should save that idea for another trip,” he said quickly. “She’s just starting to learn about the company. She can’t miss work

“Maximus!” Serenity protested.

his tone serious as he fixed her

“No… but…”

me to the office tomorrow.

You’re right…” Serenity replied, her shoulders slumping slightly in

she added with

at Alden. “Sorry about my

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tell,” Alden replied with a small laugh. “I saw it, and I lived it. She has your exact stare, by the way.”

good thing. She’s a girl with a strong character,” Maximus said before pausing to

his confusion

coy with me. I’m not blind. I’ve seen how you’ve acted around her today–and before. There’s something different about Serenity, too, something I can’t quite explain. She’s my daughter, and

a gentleman, and yes, Serenity is a wonderful

wouldn’t necessarily have an issue with it. However, I don’t think her parents–Marcus and

you mean?” Alden