The Heir

VANESSA beckoned him to sit on the couch and ordered her secretary to prepare something to drink. She then sat on the couch across him. The look on her face made Maximillian think about what was going on inside the woman’s head. Was she trying to read him?

Maximillian cleared his throat to get Vanessa’s attention.

“Oh. I… uhm, I am sorry about that. It just fascinates me that you don’t have even a little resemblance with your father.” Vanessa cupped her mouth after realizing what she had said. “I am so sorry. I know you mentioned we should not talk about your father—oops!”

“It’s all right, Vanessa. It is impossible not to talk about him, though. I am here to inspect my properties, which technically belong to my father.” He heaved a sigh. “And don’t think about our resemblance too much. I look more like my mother.”

Maximillian was glad it turned out that way because if he looks the same as his father, he will also hate himself.

Vanessa’s secretary came in with two glasses of refreshments.

“Here is your drink. Enjoy.” The secretary put the glasses down on the table between them and left the office.

“Drink your refreshment first. The turn of events is a bit… you know.” Vanessa picked up her glass and took a sip.

“Don’t you feel bad stepping down from being president of the LS Group just for me?” Maximillian asked after a few seconds of staring at each other.

asking such a question, but

and give way to the rightful owner. And that is you, Maximillian Lee.” Vanessa crossed her legs and cupped the glass with two hands. “Some may laugh at me and call me a hypocrite. But believe me, it is the truth. You know what makes it hard? It is

know yours,”

at him for seconds before speaking again. “Can

clasped his

There was not even a hint of jealousy in her voice. Perhaps she was just curious. “Don’t get me wrong.

you think, Vanessa?” He

She shook her head and laughed. “I really don’t know. You see, I have never been

muttered and leaned back against his seat. “I am his son, and that means

“O-oh. Of course.”

did not have to share with Vanessa that he accepted the inheritance with a motive. It would be better to keep it

and sauntered towards her table. She opened the drawer and took something out of it. When she returned to the couch, she handed him a black rectangular thing with a cord

is this?” His

you need to learn about the LS

me.” He played