My Love Until the Last Goodbye (Mary and Maximus) novel Chapter 319

Chapter 0319 

Chapter 0319 

+25 BONUS 

Leonardo was visibly fuming, his anger boiling over at the realization that Maximus had been prepared to hand over the largest share of the company to Serenity, the daughter he had with Mary. Rising from his seat, he spoke sharply: 

“Maximus, enough with the theatrics. We need to have a private discussion–you, Lucius, and me.” 

Maximus cast a cold glance toward his wife, Alexia, who hadn’t left Marcus’s side since the fight. The bleeding had stopped, but for the first time, Maximus noticed Valerie wasn’t in the boardroom. 

“Greta,” he asked coolly, “where is Mrs. Bartz? Shouldn’t she be tending to her husband instead of my wife?” 

This comment jolted Marcus out of his thoughts Slouched back in his chair to stop the bleeding, he looked around and realized the same thing–Valerie was nowhere to be found. 

“Dad,” Laura interjected gently, “I asked Mrs. Bartz to go to the infirmary. When she was pushed, she hurt her hand. It was turning purple.” 

“Maximus, for God’s sake, I don’t have all day!” Leonardo shouted from the doorway to the office. “Get in here, now!” 

Maximus flinched. His father, normally calm and composed, was anything but that today. Not wanting to make things worse, he strode into the office, momentarily setting aside his concerns about Valerie. 

“Father,” he said, closing the door behind him, “I don’t think such vulgar language is necessary. I’m here now. What do you want to talk about?” He moved toward his desk chair. 

Leonardo blocked his path with a firm arm. 

“I think that chair is too big for you now, son,” Leonardo said, his tone cutting. “It’s time to have a serious conversation about the future of this bankrupt company. You were about to give Serenity–your daughter with that woman–a 16.5% share. What the hell is wrong with you? What do you have in your head, Maximus? Shit? I didn’t raise you for this. You were supposed to be better than this! Look at you now. You’re a shadow of the man who once made me proud. And don’t tell me you fought Marcus over your daughter–this was about her, wasn’t it? That woman.” 

Maximus’s expression remained stoic, but his fists clenched tightly at his sides. If Leonardo were anyone else, Maximus would have thrown punches already. Today, which should have been the day he shed the company’s burdens, had devolved into utter chaos–and there was still more to come. 

Leonardo continued, his voice heavy with disappointment. Maximus, I can see you’re exhausted. You’ve worked here for years, and you’ve done a decent job, but you’ve lost your edge. You’ve let your lust cloud your judgment. You’re no longer the sharp, cunning man you once were. It pains me to say this, but effective immediately, Lucius will take over as CEO. He’s young, ambitious, and hungry for success.” 

“Ha! Don’t make me laugh, Father!” Maximus snapped, his voice dripping with sarcasm. “My son is nothing but a spoiled brat who’s been handed everything by you. You’re his worst influence: I don’t know what’s happened to you, Father, but you’re not the man you used to be either. Your greed is written all over your face. And don’t act like I haven’t considered stepping down–it’s been about protecting Mary and my niece’s interests all along ” 

Léonardo slammed a hand on the desk. “Damn it, Maximus stop lying to yourself! That girl isn’t just your niece, and we both know it. Stop treating me like an idiot. One look at her and it’s obvious whose daughter she is!”