The Queen's Back

75%

+5)

Chapter 26

Bud reached out to touch the marriage certificate in Maxwell's hand, but Maxwell quickly put it away. "If you want to touch one, go get married yourself, Maxwell teased.

Bud paused, feeling the urge to give Maxwell a piece of his mind. "Oh, so getting married makes you special, huh?"

Maxwell placed the marriage certificate safely in his drawer and grabbed his suit jacket. "It sure does. I'm off now, so you can stay here and be amazed."

Time was ticking, and he had to pick up his wife. He couldn't afford to waste any more time.

As Maxwell walked out, Bud watched him go, muttering to himself, "Who would've thought? This guy actually has someone he cares about."

Having worked alongside Maxwell for years, Bud knew that Maxwell was not someone who could be easily swayed or pressured into doing something he didn't want to do, especially when it came to major life decisions.

The only explanation for Maxwell marrying Mona was that he genuinely liked her, and getting the marriage certificate was something he was happy to do.

After work, as Mona left the design department, she overheard two young women giggling about a handsome man waiting outside, wondering whom he was there for.

From their description-about 6.1 feet, in a black suit, with thick eyebrows, a prominent nose, and captivating eyes partially hidden by tousled hair-Mona knew it was Maxwell. Just leaning casually against the car, he had captured everyone's attention.

smile, Mona quickened her pace

the entrance, she saw Maxwell leaning against the car. Their eyes met unexpectedly, and her heart fluttered with excitement, as if a little deer were about to leap from

a large bouquet of roses. "Mona, it's all my fault.

AY

so confident? She had made it clear she was over him, yet

you not understand what that means Mona said, looking him in the eye, before trying to move past him to get to Maxwell. Maxwell stood nearby, his captivating eyes fixed on the scene unfolding before him. He exuded a dangerous charm but remained motionless, seemingly deep

every bit the quintessential gentleman, the kind that

come, but the recent competition from the Clem and Carter Groups had been cutting into his company's business. If things continued this way, the Powers Group would be in jeopardy. Ultimately, it all traced back to Mona. Her influence and

standing at the company's entrance, especially with a handsome man blocking her path, flowers in hand. 08:23 Mon, Oct

Chapter 26

passersby slowed their steps, some even daring to

75%

particularly intense gaze from ahead-Maxwell's. It was as if accepting Teddy's roses would ignite them in

you not understand English?" Her voice was icy and questioning, sending a shiver down Teddy's spine. Without sparing him another glance, she walked confidently toward Maxwell, ignoring the onlookers

from the 88th floor himself, he had been Barbara Burton's most

have stood her ground against Barbara. Perhaps she wouldn't

against the wall, giving Barbara the chance to push

she ultimately met her tragic end

truth about her past, her years of affection for Teddy

pay

bothering your wife just now? How could you not react?" Maxwell placed his hands possessively on Mona's waist, his eyes glancing at the man behind her with a challenging smile. "I was just