LittleNovelChapter 0045 +25 BONUS Maximus arrived at the dinner alone, as usual. As the president of Palmer Group, he was always seen as the imposing businessman who kept his personal life separate. Everyone knew he had a girlfriend, but it raised eyebrows when he showed up in his Ferrari by himself. He passed through the red carpet without lingering for extra photos and entered the ballroom, where his heart skipped a beat when he saw the enchanting face of the woman who had left without saying goodbye.
"Good evening, Grandma.' "Maximus, dear! Let's forget our differences tonight and have dinner as a family," Catherine said with a big smile. "Go say hello to your brother and Angela. Don't you remember her?" "Angela?" "Yes, she's your very distant cousin. She cwith your brother. They make such a lovely couple, don't they?" "Peter... Angela, good evening," Maximus said, tilting his head slightly and making an effort to be polite to his brother.
After that brief exchange, the dinner went smoothly, Grandma made a toast and then opened the dance floor, starting with a dance with Maximus. For that night, their rivalry was on pause, and both seemed in good spirits.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtMeanwhile, Peter was looking for the right moment to talk to Angela. He invited her to dance, and for a few minutes, the spotlight was on them. Maximus couldn't help but feel a knot in his stomach as he watched them dance. He couldn't explain what he was feeling, but seeing them together made him uncomfortable.
That night, Maximus downed several whiskeys, trying to numb the emotions swirling inside him as he watched Peter holding Mary's hand. He had to admit that the sight made his nerves raw. A few hours later, Mary, looking tired and a little irritated, bumped into Maximus, spilling his drink.
Without thinking twice, she turned to apologize.
"Maximus, I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to spill your drink, let alone stain your clothes!" "Well, now I know who's paying for the dry cleaning.
"Don't worry, I'll pay for it!" "Where's your date?" Mary's worried expression shifted to one of annoyance, her tone of voice changing too.
"I don't know. He probably left with one of the girls who've been hanging around him all night." "Are you jealous, Miss "Angela"?" "No! No! It's just that I'm tired, and I wanted to leave, but I can't find him.
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"Wantto help you look for him?" "No, it's not necessary. I think I saw him leave with someone, but I was hoping he wouldn't forget about me." "Hmm... Want to step outside for sair?" "Yes, I think that would help." "Con," Maximus said, gesturing for her to take his arm for support.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Thanks." They stepped out into one of the hotel's gardens. Mary looked exhausted and frustrated.
"If you'd like, I can take you to wherever you're staying." "Don't worry. We're not staying in a hotel. Peter has an apartment here, but he didn't givethe address. Honestly, I'm just tired and want to sleep." "If you prefer, I can book you a room here at the hotel "No, no. This place must be expensive, and I don't want you spending money just because Peter disappeared. I'm sure he'll be back soon."
Maximus knew his brother well. It was obvious Peter wouldn't r treturn anytsoon, and when he did, he'd just offer a half-hearted apology, oblivious to the danger he'd left Mary in.
"Let's change the subject," Mary said, resigning herself as she sat dowmon one of the nearby sofas. "There's something I've been meaning to tell you, Maximus." "Go ahead." "Well... I'm really sorry I left without saying goodbye to you. But you know how Grandma is. I didn't have tto do anything but thank Emma. How is she, by the way?" "Emma's doing well. I'm sure she misses you. She saw you as part of the household, so she doesn't feel as alone anymore." "I know! Emma treatedlike a daughter. It hurt to leave, but I had no choice. My family's situation didn't allow it." "You don't need to apologize. It was Grandma's decision, not yours. How are things in your new home?"
"I guess they're going well. I take painting, drawing, and sewing courses in the mornings, have sfree tin the afternoons, and work ina Cafe-bar at night. I'm in a rock band and have made several friends from different countries, which has helpedlearn a bit of other languages." C
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