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.

s almost out the door then, and he glanced back

Maxwell was

single word was spoken but the both of them

hand and felt her excitement surge. It seemed that if she took the initiative,

their way home, Maxwell received a call from his grandfather, Richard. Mona could hear their exchange on the phone. It seemed

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

"I'll have to trouble you to

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

along with his family, especially since Maxwell

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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 rumors going around about how Maxwell's mother had shamelessly seduced Donald. It had only been a one night stand, but as luck would have it, she got pregnant and later gave

that when Maxwell's mother brought him to the Carter home, she

left completely alone in a strange, foreign place, Mona couldn't imagine the kind of loneliness, fear

being 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

soon as Mona and Maxwell arrived at the Carter family, the housekeeper was there to greet them. Maxwell naturally held

informed them that Maxwell's older brother

nodded in acknowledgement

when they'd visited the last time. Mona didn't have the

on the sofa, seemingly in wait for the

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,

after all, and Gordon had chosen to completely ignore him. It also gave off the impression that she and Gordon were

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 present, which included his

Mona did the same.

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