Chapter 0638

“Well, living alone forces you to learn. I’m glad you enjoyed it!”

Maximus smiled but soon his expression grew serious. “So, do you want to know how it went in Slovenia?”

“Of course. Tell me everything.”

“On the flight back, I spoke with Matthew to arrange another flight for tomorrow. I need to go to Switzerland.”

“Are you going to see Lucius?”

“Yes… though I’m not exactly thrilled about it.”

“I understand, but you can’t leave him on his own. I’m sure he’s your son, Maximus. Just look at him. He resembles Alexia, sure, but there’s so much of you in him too. It’s confusing, I know, but I’ve never believed that story about him being your father’s child. Honestly, the few times I met Leonardo, he seemed so upright–it’s shocking to think otherwise.”

“That’s what we all thought,” Maximus replied bitterly. “But the amount of filth surrounding him is staggering. It’s a miracle he’s made it to this age without someone bringing him down.”

As he spoke, a realization hit him. This was Peter’s mission to expose Leonardo’s ties to Frank Levett and all the darkness they concealed. Before he could dwell on it further, he chose to change the subject. Pulling Diana close, he embraced her, letting her presence calm the storm in his mind.

“Maximus, do you want to stay with me tonight?”

asked, his eyes searching

soft smile. He chuckled. “Is this going

just kidnap you and never let

head off his shoulder, kissed her softly, and left. Back at his house, he took a quick shower before heading to the airport. It was time to face the truth. Alexia, he was

vanish.

of

the hospital where invoices for palliative care had been traced. He

miss. I’m looking for Grace Spencer’s

“Grace Spencer?”

come a long way

only authorized visitor for her is her

coming. You’re absolutely right. I’ll give him a call, but I’m not sure he’ll pick up. I did travel from quite far away…

look, there’s Mr. Spencer now. I’m sure he can help you.” The receptionist waved toward Lucius, who was Scrolling

ran through him. What was Maximus

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you doing here?” Lucius’s voice was

been

you a question, Maximus.”

know what you’ve gotten yourself into, but I’m sure you can’t handle the expenses of this place

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