The Heir

“OH!” Vanessa almost jumped in surprise upon seeing Maximilian sitting on the swivel chair when she entered the president’s office. “I didn’t expect to see you here today.” She dropped her bag on the couch and folded her arms.

“I ran some errands for my wife, and I decided to drop by.” Maximilian grabbed a pen from the holder and played it with his fingers. “Did she call you?”

“Who?” Vanessa’s brows furrowed.

“Victoria.”

“No. She never called me since that day she came here. Why, is there something that concerns the company or me?”

“Well, her grandmother is hosting a banquet, and Victoria was given this task to invite you and the new president.” He returned the pen to the holder. “I told her to invite you.”

“And?” Vanessa arched a brow.

“You are to say yes to the invitation, of course.” Maximilian rose to his feet. He was about to leave when she spoke again.

“How about you?”

“I will be there.”

“Not as the LS Group president, I guess.”

“It is not the time yet.”

“And when is the right time, Maximilian?” Vanessa cocked her head to the side. “You know that you can’t hide your identity forever, especially to the board of directors. Everyone is looking forward to seeing you. I had to lie to them by saying that the chairman is still training you before taking over the company.”

“You did well.” He clapped his hands and stopped immediately when Vanessa rolled her eyes.

I don’t have time for

identity to the public. But for now, please think of another alibi to Victoria

right,” she

at

to head to the door when he heard the

sauntered to the table and picked up the

“Who’s that?” he mouthed.

to his question and remained silent as she listened to whatever the caller was

glanced in his direction. “I… uhm… I will definitely inform him of your invitation. Yes, yes, of course. But I cannot promise you his attendance at the banquet. He is quite

turned to face him after

“Happy?”

“Satisfied.” He beamed.

like I am

head when he heard the door creaked.

the thing that you asked for.” John

smiled wickedly and looked at the

was satisfied with them. It was perfect for his shenanigans. Ah, he just hoped his cousin Victoria and her son of a waste husband would enjoy every second of their vacation because their sweet success is about to come to an end. Of course, he was up

to get your car, Sir?”

inside pocket of his suit. Then he got his

general manager’s

Franklin. Tell my father I want him in my

but your father is not here in the office right

forehead creased. “And where is