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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

fast can we

we use the Gulfstream G550, about six or seven hours.

needs surgery–no matter what. I just spoke to Celeste,

said something that makes complete sense–if his son and grandson ask him, there’s no way he’ll

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and get the plane ready

“I need to tell

sure the jet is prepped immediately. If you call him right now,

them back now.”

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about to dial Alden’s number when another call popped up on his

Marcus Bartz.

Maximus hesitated.

wasn’t the time

He answered.

him the

talk to Peter.

the least, but now wasn’t the time

told Marcus that Peter was in the hospital, that he needed

conversations.

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

call and immediately searched

rings, Alden

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