My Love Until the Last Goodbye (Mary and Maximus) novel Chapter 552

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“And what does that damned family have to do with this?” Maximus snapped. 

“Everything, Maximus. Absolutely everything.” 

“Take a seat and pay close attention to what I’m about to summarize,” Frederick began, pulling out several files and organizing them on the table. 

[File No. 1] 

“This folder contains photos and videos of someone following your grandmother Catherine, Maximus. She was having an affair with Albert Preston, the grandfather of Mary Preston. The contents here are basic, mostly confirming their relationship.” 

[File No. 21 

“Continuing with Albert Preston, this folder reveals that Catherine transferred several properties and a vineyard to him. At the time, Albert was in serious trouble–hunted by the police and financially ruined after being implicated in a fraud orchestrated by his children, Alexander and Camilla. They were the true culprits but pinned the blame on Albert. 

“To 

protect themselves, Alexander and Camilla struck a deal with Judge Levett, brokered by Alexia. Here are the photos.” Frederick held up images of Alexia, visibly pregnant, meeting with Mary’s father and aunt. 

“They sold Albert for a few million, but they never got to enjoy the money. Frank Levett eliminated them on the day they tried to flee the country. Their bodies were never found–they were completely erased.” 

Frederick continued, “As for Albert, he was gravely ill and signed several succession documents, naming Mary Preston as his sole heir. Among the assets transferred were the vineyard and the formulations for some wines he was developing. These are safeguarded by an executor, a wornan Albert entrusted with the task. 

“Unfortunately, it seems Albert passed away before telling anyone about these arrangements. To claim the properties, Mary would need to present identification documents proving her connection and the rightful succession.” 

Maximus leaned forward, intrigued. “Where are these properties located?” 

“They’re in a small, remote village beyond Lunavalle. But these aren’t just any properties–it’s an expansive vineyard.” 

“Wow! So Catherine gave away properties that belonged to my great–grandmother? Does it explain why?” 

“No, Maximus, it doesn’t. How do you know these properties were hers?” 

“My great–grandmother lived there. Over time, we forgot about the place. I visited once or twice as a child.” 

“Well, now they belong to Mary.” 

“I don’t see an issue. I know she’ll put them to good use.” 

“Marcus,” Frederick interjected, “as her husband, you could explain the situation to her.” 

“If I tell her this, I’d have to explain how her grandfather was betrayed by his own children. How do you think she’ll react?” 

“Marcus, it’s not your decision to make. She needs to know what my grandmother and her grandfather left her. You could leave out the more painful details–there’s no need to reopen old wounds.” 

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“Alright, gentlemen. You can decide how to handle this later. Let’s move on to the next part of the investigation.” 

[File No. 31 

“This is where things get complicated. I’ve read and re–read the information, and it all checks out, but I can’t make sense of it. Maximus, maybe you can shed some light on this.” 

“Go ahead.” 

“This folder covers the Palmer fortune. It confirms what Catherine always said: the company was founded by three families–the Prestons, the Bartzs, and the Palmers. The Bartzs transferred all their shares to Catherine on the condition that she be the sole owner. However, they were very specific: only she could own them, and she could pass them on to anyone she chose through a will, but only after her death. 

“Here’s the issue: Catherine handed the shares to Marcus while she was alive. She probably did so in good faith, but according to the clause, that transfer is invalid. Marcus, the shares she gave you aren’t officially yours.”