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 said quickly. “She’s just starting to learn about the company. She can’t miss work right now.”

“Maximus!” Serenity protested.

Maximus asked, his tone serious as he

“No… but…”

buts, young lady. You’re coming with me to the office tomorrow. Don’t forget it.”

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

heading off alone to ‘close your deal,‘” she added with

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

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

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

his confusion

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 you’re my nephew. I don’t think it would be wise for you two to… explore anything

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

“From my perspective, it’s strange, but I wouldn’t necessarily have an issue

you mean?” Alden asked, raising an eyebrow.