Chapter 648
Michael knew better than to try to outlast Max In a game of patience. He had watched his youngest son grow Into a man who could keep his lips sealed just as tightly as his father, If not more so.
Having finished the last stroke of his calligraphy, Michael set down the brush and
accepted a handkerchief from the butler to clean his hands. “What’s your plan with the Clements family?”
“Haven’t you already done everything that needs to be done?”
A chill flickered in Michael’s eyes. He finished wiping his fingers and handed the handkerchief back to the butler. “I’ve spoken with the Clements family and made some concessions. The damages are around a billion dollars.”
Max considered this for a few seconds before responding. “It can be deducted from my personal account.”
“Max!”
Michael’s anger flared, and he slapped the desk. It was the first time he’d ever lashed out at Max like this, a hint of frost in his glare. “All this for a woman. You seem pretty content to be the butt of the joke.”
Max’s life thus far had been nothing but highlight reels.
side is icing on the cake.”
chest heaved in silent laughter, though it was anything but humorous. “I’ve heard Martha’s condition has worsened. The sanatorium has called you several times, and you’ve been ignoring them, even going
agitated. I did what I
“Absurd!”
shattered at Max’s feet.
a year. But if you continue with this outrageous behavior, don’t blame me for breaking our agreement. Max, I won’t
to everything Michael stood for. Moreover, it was with the heir to the Clements family, a brother who had grown up beside
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you might make it up to her. Jose enjoys collecting art. I happen to
for Alivia but for the Barnes family.
“You know Alivia wants
blunt, typical of his nature, and not prone to deception.
would only serve to
away.
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