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[Bartz Family Estate]
Marcus was preparing to leave for Florentia when an unexpected visit delayed his plans. The police officer he had befriended in prison arrived with information he wasn’t expecting.
“Mr. Bartz, are you heading somewhere?” the officer asked!
“Yes, officer. What do you need?” Marcus replied, his tone sharp.
“I gathered my team to track down the woman you asked about in Sweden, but I have some bad news…”
“Go on…” Marcus said, his eyes narrowing.
“That woman is in a complicated health condition. After an accident, she’s now quadriplegic. If we move her from the hospital, you’ll have to cover all her transportation and medical expenses. That’s why her son, Lucius, hasn’t left her side. He practically lives in the hospital.”
“So, that damn woman faked her death?” Marcus hissed.
“Let’s say she did. Her son hasn’t left her for a second, though. And you’ll be interested to know who’s footing the hospital bills.”
“Who?”
“Maximus Palmer.”
“I knew it! That idiot Maximus played us for fools. He knew we were after her, so he hid her!”
“What do you want us to do, sir?”
“Leave her. Don’t move her, but keep her under constant surveillance–24/7. For all I know, her supposed condition might be a lie.”
“No, sir, that’s not possible. We’ve already reviewed her medical records. Her condition is genuine. She’ll remain like this for the rest of her life.”
Hearing this, Marcus decided not to waste any more time on Alexia Levett. His original plan had been to use her as a bargaining chip, but now that she was nothing more than a liability, he had no interest in taking on the burden of a patient in her condition.
Still, one thing was clear: he needed to confront Maximus. Why was he still helping that woman? Alexia had turned everyone’s world upside down, and now, when it was time for her to pay for what she’d done, Maximus was protecting her. That infuriated Marcus to no end.
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Rosaria Clinic
Marcus had planned to leave for Florentia, but an unexpected meeting with Dr. Hill forced him to reconsider.
“Mr. Marcus Bartz, it’s a pleasure to finally meet you. Your wife… well, your ex–wife, has spoken a lot about you,” Dr. Hill greeted him with a cordial smile.
“Dr. Hill, the situation is complicated, but let me make one thing clear: Valerie Bartz is my wife. Nothing in this world is more important than her,” Marcus replied firmly.
“Precisely because of what you just said, I have to ask: why do you want to discharge her now? She’s doing exceptionally well here, making remarkable progress. I understand you’re planning to return to Hesperia, but she only has a month and a half left to complete the first phase of her treatment. Interrupting it now could cause a
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setback.
“I don’t doubt there are excellent doctors in Hesperia, but it’s only six weeks. After this phase, it’ll be much easier to move her. I can prepare a detailed report for her to be seen by the best specialists you can find in Hesperia.”
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