Chapter 0684

Chapter 0684

Maximus opened the door, greeting Peter with a wary smile.

“Hello, brother! How are you? I’m good, and you?”

“Cut the formalities, Maximus. Let’s get to the point.”

“Fine, fine. Come in.”

Peter stepped inside and glanced around. “Diana’s not home yet?”

“No, but she’ll be back soon. Now tell me–what’s this idea you’ve come up with?”

“Alright, but I’ll warn you, you might not like it. Still, it’s our best shot.”

Maximus crossed his arms, leaning against the wall. “Go on, let’s hear it. Then I’ll tell you if I agree or not.”

“Well,” Peter began, a slight edge to his tone, “what if we propose to Frank that he drop the charges against Marcus in exchange for Alexia?”

Maximus’s expression darkened, his eyes narrowing as if he wanted to tear his brother apart.

“You’re insane!”

should be the one taking care of her,

tightened. “It’s not as simple

wouldn’t it

taking care

“Lucius?”

up, and he won’t let her go so easily–especially after everything we’ve learned about

the plan I have, and I’m going to

You need to drop that insane idea and

you defending her now?”

don’t even know if he’ll ever see me as his father. But if we hand over Alexia, I’ll lose whatever slim

Maximus! You can’t be so selfish. We need to use

told you, I don’t

Peter said, rising abruptly from the sofa. “If you won’t help me, I’ll handle

toward the door, but Maximus

Peter pressed his hands to his head,

“Damn it!”

“What’s wrong, Peter?”

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headache… It’s been bothering me for days, and it just

to see a doctor,” Maximus insisted. “Please, let me

help me…”

to admit that

be happy!” Peter shouted, his voice

You’re alone.

onto the sofa, his hands still cradling his head. Maximus walked to the kitchen, filled a glass with water, and handed it to

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