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?”

another trip,” he said quickly.

“Maximus!” Serenity protested.

his tone serious as he fixed her with a firm

“No… but…”

young lady. You’re coming with me to the office tomorrow. Don’t

her shoulders slumping

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

shook his head and glanced at Alden. “Sorry about my

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laugh. “I saw it, and

a girl with a strong character,” Maximus said before pausing to

stopped, his confusion evident.

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

assured him, is tone calm and respectful. “I’m a gentleman, and yes, Serenity is a wonderful person–I enjoy her company. But I see her as family, like a cousin, even though we’re not related

slowly. “From my perspective, it’s strange, but I wouldn’t necessarily have an issue with it. However, I don’t think her parents–Marcus

you mean?” Alden asked, raising an eyebrow.