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?”

idea for another trip,” he said quickly. “She’s just starting to learn about the company.

“Maximus!” Serenity protested.

Serenity?” Maximus asked, his tone serious as he fixed her with a firm

“No… but…”

buts, young lady. You’re coming with me to the office tomorrow.

right…” Serenity replied, her shoulders slumping slightly in reluctant

looks like you’ll be heading off alone to ‘close your deal,‘” she added with a sarcastic edge before turning on her heel and heading

glanced at Alden. “Sorry

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with a small laugh. “I saw it, and I lived it.

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

his confusion evident.

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 you’re

a wonderful person–I enjoy her company. But I see her

it’s strange, but I wouldn’t necessarily have an issue with it. However, I don’t think

you mean?” Alden