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.

he glanced back at Mona's hand in his before

Maxwell was

but the both of them

felt Maxwell's firm grip around her hand and felt her excitement surge. It seemed that if she took the initiative, Maxwell would

their exchange on the phone. It seemed like the old man was asking

argue or decline, Maxwell grunted in agreement and proceeded to end the

Mona, "I'll have to trouble you

right." Maxwell had already visited the Clem residence several times, while she had

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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Mona was also little then and she hadn't paid much attention to the tabloids, but she had also heard the rumors going around about how Maxwell's mother had shamelessly seduced Donald. It had only been a one night stand, but as

home, she had already gone a little bananas and simply abandoned

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

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

Carter family, the housekeeper was there

that Maxwell's older brother was

in acknowledgement and led Mona

when they'd visited the last time. Mona didn't have the luxury of time to think deeper though. Maxwell had already led them through the courtyard and they soon walked inside to the

the sofa, seemingly in wait

looked over and happened to see Gordon winking at 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 smiled as he patted the seat

Maxwell, after all, and Gordon had chosen to completely ignore

across from Gordon instead. Maxwell also placed their interlaced hands on his thigh, so they looked very much the loving couple. Maxwell made his round of greetings to everyone

Mona did the same.

you planning to visit your old grandfather?" Richard asked Maxwell with