NovelEnglishChapter 0235 Alexia sat in the master bedroom, going through her meticulously detailed nightly routine to preserve her youthful appearance. Creams, applicators, and various other products were scattered across the vanity. As she looked into the mirror, she felt a strange tightness in her chest. Twas slipping through her fingers far too quickly. Her fair complexion betrayed every wrinkle, and despite the touch-ups and subtle procedures she had undergone, she still couldn't compare to her.
Mary.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Why couldn't that wretched woman have just died twenty years ago?' Alexia thought bitterly. "Why didn't Grandpa get rid of her when he had the chance?! Now, that woman was the object of her envy. Worse, the man by her side wasn't just anyone-it was Marcus Bartz. The s"slab of meat" Maximus had once dismissed as worthless. Yet, Marcus had managed to pull the Palmer company back from the brink after Alexia's grandfather had nearly destroyed it.
Her gaze hardened as she thought back to that time, cursing the moment her foolish grandfather convinced her to bring him into the company. Her already unbearable marriage had only grown more strained after she recommended Frank to fill Matthew's vacancy.
[Valeria, 12 years ago] Frank Levett had been living in exile for eight years, surviving off the wealth he had accumulated during his tas a judge. Luckily for him, the allegations against him never stuck, and he had avoided prison. But that wasn't his greatest fear.
His greatest fear was Marcus Bartz.
Every year, Marcus paid him a visit-not to kill him, but to remind him that he could. Frank's injured hand was a constant reminder that Marcus was capable of anything. Staying in Switzerland might have kept him safe for a time, but Frank knew that if he remained isolated, it was only a matter of tbefore Marcus caught up to him. One day, Frank decided to stop running. He boarded a flight back to Valentia, fully aware of what he needed to do and that his granddaughter, Alexia, would have to help him After all, he had done her a favor-a significant one.
The moment he arrived in Valentia, Frank called Alexia. She assumed he was still abroad, so she answered without hesitation.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Grandpa? To what do I owe the pleasure of your call?" "Alexia, do you remember the little favor I did for you eight years ago?" Alexia's stomach dropped. "Grandpa... What do you want? "I need your help. Actually, I need your husband's help." "For what? At the very least, I'd like to know what you're up to. You know my marriage is already in shambles. Whatever you want better be urgent." Frank smirked. He had no intention of mentioning Marcus, so he snapped instead: "You insolent brat! Since when do elders have to explain themselves to the younger generation?" "Grandpa, I just need to know what you want so I can figure out how to approach the subject with Maximus. Things are tense between us, and he's already askedfor a divorce." +25 BONUS Chapter 0235 "Alexia, it's clear you're still the tramp you've always been Did you think I wouldn't notice you're still sneaking around with that pathetic professor?" "Grandpa!" Alexia's voice rose, her patience snapping, "Just say what you want! I don't have all day for your nonsense!" "I need your husband to givea job."
"What? Absolutely not! Are you out of your mind? Don't you remember that Catherine has banned you fromm anything to do with the family? Do you have any idea how hard it's been forto be accepted by the Palmers? I won't throw that away for you!"
Frank let out a cold laugh. "Oh, I see. So now you forget who cleared the path for you, do you? If you don't Helpget into the company, I might be tempted to share a few... interesting details. I'm sure Maximus would love to hear them." Alexia's blood ran cold. "What are you talking about?"
"Oh, don't play dumb. What do you think your precious husband would do if he found out you were the one who gave the order to kill Peter? To go after Mary and her baby? imagine he'd take that news rather poorly, wouldn't he?"
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