Never See You Again (Sergio and Maeve) novel Chapter 422

Maeve pondered, "Could the truth really be different from what it seems?"

Zion lightly tapped Maeve on the forehead and said, "What I told you was a mix of truth and lies."

"Like what?"

"For instance, my background." Zion's tone turned solemn.

Maeve fell silent for a moment. The stories about Zion were legendary, but something felt off.

Given the Spencer family's vast resources, they should have easily tracked Zion down over 16 years. Yet, the Spencer family was conspicuously absent in these stories.

"Do you know how the Spencer family built their empire?" Zion probed.

"The military?" Maeve guessed.

The Spencer family had established their business through military connections from the very beginning. As policies changed, they transitioned into legitimate commerce while maintaining their military roots.

Even today, their old comrades wielded significant influence in various military units.

"Mavy, the reason I couldn't always be by your side was because I had to follow the orders of the Spencer family's upper echelons. But now that I've taken over the Spencer family, I won't let that happen anymore."

Zion squeezed Maeve's hand and said softly, "I'll protect you, no matter what. I won't let anything harm you."

Maeve didn't press further. Zion was clearly afraid she'd become a target if she knew the full truth.

Just then, a flickering car light in the distance caught their attention. Two figures emerged from the car. It was Lyra and Charlie rushing over as soon as they spotted the cruise ship.

"You should've told me about your plans earlier. Later, we need to head to the Royal Hotel. I spent a lot to have it beautifully set up, and you two will need to go through the whole process again."

"Alright, let's go now," Maeve said. As she stood up, she intentionally blocked the heart-shaped cake Zion had made.

Zion's smile deepened as he stood up and said, "Let's go."

Charlie and Lyra sensed something off between the two of them. Lyra pointed at Zion and Maeve and said, "You two—"

"I'm starving. Let's go, Lyra," Maeve said, blushing as she hurriedly pulled Lyra away. Before Lyra could continue asking, she was led to the car.

Charlie smirked and asked Zion, "Dude, how was it? Was it a success?"

Zion patted Charlie on the shoulder as he walked past him and said calmly, "The last one to leave has to turn off the lights."