"So? Alexia Levett, I’ve got the place you wanted." Anthony Moriarty said, staring at her intently.
Alexia let out a tired sigh. "Is it time for me to leave?"
"Yes. Everything we agreed on is set. Even your last-minute requests."
"Does my son know?"
"No. That part is yours to handle."
"Alright… Will he be okay?"
"Yes. I’ve set up a new identity and a secure residence for him. Lucius will inherit everything legally tied to Frank Levett, enough for him to live the rest of his life without worries—without ever having to return to the life he was in."
Alexia nodded slowly. "Thank you… That gives me peace of mind."
"That’s your choice to make. Whatever you decide, the people in the Netherlands will assist you with anything you need."
A faint, almost bitter smile crossed her lips. "For once, I’m speaking to someone who understands my situation."
"Alexia, you and I had an agreement. Whether your decision is right or wrong, it’s no longer my concern."
"Still… thank you. At least life put someone in my path who sees things clearly."
Anthony studied her for a moment before saying, "Goodbye, Alexia. I hope you find the life you’re looking for. And don’t worry about your son—I’ll be keeping an eye on him. I spoke to Lucius, but he refuses to have anything to do with Maximus. He still can’t accept that he’s his father."
Alexia let out a dry chuckle. "I understand. His entire life, my father and Leonardo drilled it into his head that he was the son of that bastard. And now, to find out the man he’s hated all these years is actually his father? That’s not something you process overnight."
"What about your grandfather?"
"We made a deal. He’ll never fall into Marcus Bartz’s hands again—he’ll stay under my protection. He willingly handed over what rightfully belongs to Lucius, so at least there’s that." Anthony smirked faintly. "Besides, he’ll live out the rest of his miserable life in a nursing home. Personally, I think this is the worst punishment he could get—rotting away in a place like that, knowing his own son betrayed him for money."
Alexia crossed her arms. "And what about my father? And that bastard Leonardo?"
"Leonardo is an old man. He’ll die in prison—just like your father." Anthony then hesitated before adding, "By the way… You’re a grandmother now."
Her head snapped up. "What?"
"Your daughter… Laura. She gave birth recently. A beautiful little girl. Her name is Adele."
Alexia let out a shaky breath, almost laughing in disbelief. "Wow… I never thought I’d be a grandmother."
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