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“Mr. Maximus, has that refreshed your memory, or do I need to continue detailing the real events?”

“Mr. Legrand, I don’t understand… What exactly is your interest in Alexia–my wife?”

“Well, I have something of great importance to tell you. Actually, two things, Mr. Evans.

“First: I regret to inform you that Alexia Levett passed away two days ago. Her wish was finally granted–her heart couldn’t take it anymore, and she lost her life.

“There was no funeral. She was cremated, and her ashes now rest in the Legrand family urn.

“Second, and the real reason I came to see you: I am absolutely certain that you know one of your children isn’t biologically yours. Am I correct?”

Maximus clenched his jaw. “Mr. Legrand, I’m still processing the first thing, and now you’re already jumping to the second?” he replied, not bothering to hide his irritation.

“Maximus Evans, it seems you’ve suddenly remembered that your wife didn’t die in that accident… And that one of your children isn’t actually yours,” Pierre said in a dangerously smooth voice.

going with this?” Maximus asked, unfazed.

biological father,” Pierre said without hesitation. “Now that Alexia is gone, I want to meet my son. And you know as well as I do that I have every right to

as you claim, then where have you been all these years? Because as

the sperm to my wife, but I–I–am the one who has cared for every single one of my children. Maybe not in the best way, but they have never, never,

will allow you to come here and

raised an eyebrow. “So you did know that Paul isn’t your son?” he

knew!” Maximus snapped. “But there was never a need to drag that painful truth into the light. My wife and I made mistakes, but I didn’t think

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I never had the chance to raise my son. Alexia prevented me from being in his life 16 years ago, and even

of the most powerful in Versailles. Don’t try to tell me you couldn’t have done something if you truly wanted to. Or was it that you were too busy living your

You knew you were Paul’s father. Anyone with eyes can seat–my son looks exactly like you. But don’t come to me playing the victim.”

didn’t you look for him? Why didn’t you

Don’t try to tell me you loved my wife–because if

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realize you have nothing–no wife, no heir, no control over your own company—now you come looking for your son?”

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