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?”

he

“Maximus!” Serenity protested.

his tone serious as he fixed her with a firm

“No… but…”

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

Serenity replied, her shoulders slumping slightly in reluctant

to ‘close your deal,‘” she added with a sarcastic edge before turning on her heel and heading toward her room.

his head and glanced at Alden. “Sorry about my daughter. She has quite

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small laugh. “I saw it, and

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

his confusion evident.

about Serenity, too, something I can’t quite explain. She’s my daughter, and you’re my nephew. I don’t think it would be

him, is tone calm and respectful. “I’m a gentleman, and yes, Serenity is a wonderful person–I enjoy her company. But I

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

Alden asked, raising an