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

soft smile. He chuckled. “Is this going

I might just kidnap you and never let you leave,” she teased.

his house, he

vanish.

of Basel, Switzerland]

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

looking

“Grace Spencer?”

of mine. I’ve come

her is

I’d be coming. You’re absolutely right. I’ll give him a call, but I’m not sure he’ll pick

I’m sure he can help you.” The receptionist waved toward Lucius, who was Scrolling

name, Lucius turned and froze as his eyes met Maximus’s. A chill ran through him. What was Maximus Palmer doing here?

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doing here?” Lucius’s voice was sharp and defensive.

Lucius. It’s been a

asked you a

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

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