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“So that was her final wish?” Maximus asked, surprised.

“Yes. That’s exactly why I’m here and not at the movies looking for your son.” Pierre’s words made it clear–he knew Paul’s every move.

“Alexia–my wife–caused a lot of harm. To my children, she’s been dead for a long time. So why would you suddenly show up and reveal a truth that will only hurt Paul?”

“I’ve made my peace with the fact that my son doesn’t share my blood. That doesn’t matter to me. He will always be my son. But him–he’s young. He doesn’t deserve this,” Maximus said, his anger rising as he shifted in his seat, ready to leave.

“Maximus, I suggest you sit down so we can come to an agreement. Because if we don’t, you and I both know I’ll go to him myself,” Pierre warned.

Maximus had no choice. He knew Pierre was powerful–more powerful than he was. If he wanted to, Pierre could take action. If he wanted to, he could take Paul. If he so much as told Paul the truth, the life his son knew would be completely shattered.

“What the hell do you want? What are you after, Pierre? Do you actually expect me to believe that you did all of this for Alexia?” Maximus demanded, his irritation barely contained.

my demons, just as you have yours. Or would you like me to remind you of Mary Preston?” Pierre said, knowing full well the

she have to do with any of this?”

part of your past. And you know as well as I do that it’s not exactly

gaze turned ice–cold–a look he hadn’t worn in a long time.

for trouble. But it seems that simply loving Alexia was enough to bring it to me. “I don’t want you near my son. If Alexia’s final wish was for you to stay away, you should respect

I do–you could do whatever you

you think Paul‘ will feel? Are you really going to ignore Alexia’s last wish?” Maximus questioned, forcing

Alexia my entire life. I never found another woman like her. But what you’re asking of me is absolutely ridiculous,” he said, his voice tight with frustration.

you really think I don’t deserve to be part of his life? Do you really think I don’t deserve to be there for his most

rubbing his temples. He wasn’t going to win this fight. Pierre was

her last wish was.” Maximus leaned back in

daughter is getting married–to my nephew, Peter’s son.

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child far away.”

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