Never See You Again (Sergio and Maeve) novel Chapter 421

"But it's not too late now," Zion said with his eyes brimming with gentle affection.

To the outside world, Zion cut a malicious and fearsome figure. He struck dread into everyone who crossed his path.

But to Maeve, Zion was always a quiet, occasionally mischievous, and unconventional man. This side of him was endearing and far from frightening.

"Wait here for a moment," Zion said before heading downstairs.

He returned soon after with a plate of dessert—a cake with cherry jam filling. The sight of someone as serious as Zion making a heart-shaped dessert warmed Maeve's heart.

"Try it," he encouraged.

Maeve took a small bite. The cake had a sweet and tangy cherry flavor, with the sourness enhancing the lingering sweetness.

"You missed your calling as a chef," Maeve remarked.

"I used to be a chef."

"I remember you mentioning you were a barber too."

"That's right."

"Can you tell me more about your past?" Maeve's eyes sparkled with curiosity.

"Sure," Zion agreed.

The Norman family, with its dwindling lineage, wouldn't typically seek an heir from such places. Yet Jeffrey needed someone fearless and adept at handling illegal affairs.

Despite their philanthropic facade, the Normans ran a vast underground empire that required tasks their own scions couldn't handle. Thus, they sought individuals who had endured the slums to do their bidding.

It was then that Jeffrey noticed 16-year-old Zion and recognized his potential.

Zion, in turn, was willing to do whatever it took to serve the Norman family. With his hands stained with blood, he eventually rose to the top.

Maeve listened quietly. Then Zion abruptly interjected, "This is what outsiders think they know about me."

Maeve was taken aback. "What do you mean by that?"