The Queen's Back

Chapter 43

In the evening, when Maxwell came to pick Mona up, he sensed Mona was a little down and asked, "What's the matter? Did something happen in the office today?" Mona fastened her seatbelt as she replied, "It's just that I have to rent a workspace, but I haven't found any suitable locations."

The Clem Group office was located in the busy city center. Not only were rental prices exorbitant, there weren't many vacancies to boot.

"What kind of location are you looking for?" Maxwell asked.

"Somewhere close to the office, and sizeable." "Mona replied.

Maxwell started the car and I said, "It t just so happens that there's a property in my name that might fit those conditions. Let's go take a look at it now."

Mona couldn't t contain

her surprise and asked excitedly, "For real?"

Maxwell nodded as he headed towards the said location.

The space in question was not too far from the office. It was literally around the corner by car. The two of them got out of the parked car and Maxwell led Mona toward the fifteenth floor of the building. When they arrived at the door of the unit, Maxwell opened it and gestured at Mona to enter.

As Mona looked around the space, she took note of the surroundings and ticked off her mental checklist. The space was newly renovated to the effect that she wanted, and it was bigger than she expected. There was even a pantry area and a separate office space. Mona was extremely pleased. "How is it? Does it fit what you're looking for?" Maxwell asked.

it

Mona nodded and gushed, "Yes, it's perfect."

Maxwell then placed the key into Mona's palm and said, "Here you go then. Let's head home."

Mona looked at the key in her hand and her heart swelled with happiness. As Maxwell was walking out, she caught up to him and boldly reached out to hold his hand.

almost out the door then, and he glanced back at

Maxwell was

both of them could feel their relationship had progressed to the next level

her excitement surge. It seemed that if she

a call from his grandfather, Richard. Mona could hear their exchange on the phone. It seemed like the old man was asking them to make a trip to the Carter family home that

in agreement and proceeded to

to Mona, "I'll have to trouble you to accompany me back to my

only right." Maxwell had already visited the Clem residence

back to his family home by himself either. Mona had a hunch that he didn't get along with his family, especially since Maxwell was the illegitimate

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brought to the Carter family home, and it caused quite a stir in Nathontown. Mona was also little then and she hadn't paid much attention to the tabloids, but she had also heard the

said that when Maxwell's mother brought him to the Carter home, she had already gone a little bananas and simply abandoned him at the

strange, foreign place, Mona couldn't imagine the kind of loneliness, fear and despair that Maxwell

constantly bulled by his older brother, Gordon. Then when Maxwell was in his senior year of high school, he was sent out of the country. When he returned, he had turned into an impressive young man who managed to save the Carter Group from the clutches of ruin, making a name for himself

family, the housekeeper was there to greet them.

informed them that Maxwell's older brother was present as

in acknowledgement and led Mona

hand, found the housekeeper's remark strangely familiar. She seemed to remember that he had said the same thing to them when they'd visited the last time. Mona didn't have the luxury of time to think

room were sat on the sofa, seemingly in wait for

her. She made no reaction except to look away. Maxwell had seen Go Gordon's wink too, and his face turned hostile as he instinctively tightened his grip on Mona's hand. "Oh, Mona's here, come here, have a seat." Gordon

was here with Maxwell, after all, and Gordon had chosen to completely ignore him. It also

on his thigh, so they looked very much the loving couple. Maxwell made his round of greetings to everyone present, which included his grandparents, father,

Mona did the same.

I didn't ask you to come back, when were you planning to visit your old grandfather?" Richard asked Maxwell with a voice