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She then turned to Maximus, handing him a cup of coffee and a sandwich.

“My love, I know you don’t feel like eating. But try. If you don’t take care of yourself, you won’t be able to help your brother. And the Palmer women don’t need this kind of stress.”

Maximus looked at her, pride swelling in his chest.

Diana was nothing like Alexia.

She had supported Valerie, his ex–wife, when she needed it most.

And now, with Celeste–someone she had no real obligation to–she was once again taking on the role of protector.

She was exactly the kind of woman he wanted by his side.

“Thank you, my love,” Maximus said, squeezing her hand. Give me a few minutes to eat. Then I need to call Theodore and Matthew.

We need to bring Alden and Ethan back now.”

“Lagree,” Diana nodded. “They need to be here. Now more than ever.”

Maximus stood up, pulled out his phone, and dialed Theodore.

“Theodore, how’s everything going?” Maximus asked.

“Good, Maximus. Looks like Moriarty had everything planned out, and you guys got out of this mess unscathed. Honestly, the media isn’t even talking about you. That Moriarty guy knows exactly what he’s doing. They’ve already issued several arrest warrants for some major white–collar criminals.

Tomorrow, when the news breaks, a lot of people are going to be shocked to see the high–profile names involved.”

“Yeah, sounds about right. But I’m actually calling

chuckled. “Figured as much. Here I am giving you the full circus rundown, and you’ve got something else on your mind. What do you need?”

can we bring the

about six or

and Ethan back immediately. Peter’s doctor isn’t giving me much hope. He needs surgery–no matter what. I just spoke to Celeste, and

sense–if his son and grandson ask him, there’s no way he’ll

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hesitate. “Got it. I’ll reach out to our contacts and get the plane

said firmly. “I need to tell

jet is prepped immediately. If you call him right now, they’ll be here by sunrise–maybe even earlier.”

need them back now.”

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dial Alden’s number when another call popped up on

Marcus Bartz.

Maximus hesitated.

wasn’t the time

He answered.

him the most?

to talk to Peter.

but now wasn’t the time for unnecessary fights.

Marcus that Peter was in the hospital, that he needed to rest, and that now‘ wasn’t the time

conversations.

talk to you, he will,” Maximus told him. But not

ended the call and immediately searched for

rings, Alden picked up.

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