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?”

widened at the unexpected suggestion. “I think we should save that idea for another trip,” he said

“Maximus!” Serenity protested.

lying, Serenity?” Maximus asked, his tone serious as he fixed her

“No… but…”

coming with me

her shoulders slumping slightly

to ‘close your deal,‘” she added with

Alden. “Sorry about my

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can tell,” Alden replied with a small laugh. “I saw it, and

girl with a strong character,” Maximus said before pausing to look at Alden seriously. “Alden, what are you

his confusion evident.

Serenity, too, something I can’t quite explain. She’s my daughter, and

is a wonderful person–I enjoy her company. But I see her as family, like a cousin,

good to hear,” Maximus said, nodding slowly. “From my perspective, it’s strange, but I wouldn’t necessarily have an issue with it. However,

matters, you mean?” Alden asked, raising an