“They told me that you were dead, Maxwell,” Arabella's voice trembled as she reached shakily out to caress his cheek. “Every time I tried to reach the military channels just to get news about you but I was denied access and then they came.” “Your father refused to give them the deed of his land and they forcibly took it away from him, using our lives as bargaining chips. Your father told us to hide but your sisters and your mother were too late,” She broke into sobs that tore deeply at Maxwell’s heart. “They killed all of them and I watched. I was helpless. I couldn’t do anything. I buried them with my own hands, the servants fled and everything was thrown into chaos. My own family had tried to force me to remarry after their deaths. Where were you when we needed you, Maxwell?” Maxwell’s mind was in chaos. There’s no way his family would have died over a flimsy excuse of a land. There was definitely more to it. He held on tightly to Arabella’s frail body as guilt ate at him raw.

“Mother, this has gone too far!” Arabella snapped, her voice filled with fury as she glared at her mother in the dressing room. She looked at waiter’s uniform in her mother’s hand and glanced at Maxwell. “He’s your son in law and not a servant. You can’t make him work as a waiter!” Sienna had a dismissive look on as she let out a cold snort. “Son in law? Arabella, are you stupid? You are still calling a man who returned with empty hands and a ruined name who had ultimately become a liability your husband? And if your so called husband wants to stay here for your grandfather’s birthday, he can earn his seat by carrying trays. At least he will be of some use to this family.” Theodore nodded in agreement, his face cold and indifferent. “Your mother is right. Either he puts on the uniform and works with the servants or he waits at the gates with the rest of the beggers. Choose quickly Arabella, the guests are arriving soon.” Arabella turned to Maxwell, a strong resolve in her eyes as

Everyone turned to stare. They were petrified, whispers began to rise in the crowd. Maxwell’s lips twitched as he stared at Holloway at his feet, with a raised brow. Master Holloway has never kneeled before anyone… “What is this?” Some asked their counterparts. “Has Master Holloway gone drunk? Why is he kneeling before a servant?” Nathan walked towards them and tried to get Holloway to stand, thinking he was drunk. “Master Holloway, what are you doing?” Holloway shrugged out of his hold and barked at him. “Don’t touch me!” He glanced back at Maxwell. “I was blind sir. I’ve been a fool. Please do not be angry at me!” George Zade rose from his chair, staring at Holloway with shock. “Master Holloway, why are you kneeling in front of him? Are you drunk?! That’s a waiter. Stand up.” Holloway’s face darkened with horror and he glared at George making him shut up. “You are the drunk one! I’m more ashamed of you that you couldn’t even see the treasure under your nose. You should

Many of the families gathered here had tried one way or the other to get contracts with them. But they were picky and wouldn’t just cooperate with just anyone and George Zade thinks that he could get a chance? Even the Vallis family had tried and failed, but no one could say that aloud and anger the patriarch of the Zade family. Seeing that no one spoke, George continued. “Anyone who brings a signed partnership from the Forest Hills Company within one week will be named the successor to the Zade Group.” “Are you sure you will keep your word?” Maxwell responded. George narrowed his gaze at him, staring at him scornfully. “I have never gone back on my word.” “Then my wife will bring the signed partnership to you.” Fred and his children snickered beside them. “Arabella wouldn’t even last an hour at the gates without being thrown out,” Ashley said with a laugh. Arabella was instantly enraged. She slapped Maxwell’s palm. “What are you saying?! Do you even know the Forest Hi

“Okay sir,” Elena nodded without questions. Knowing Maxwell, Nathan must have made problems with the wrong person. “I ask to take my leave now if there’s nothing more.” Maxwell nodded. … “Mum, are you sure about this?” Arabella asked with skeptical tune as she stared at the grand hotel through the taxi window. Her brows raised. Why would Nathan arrange a meeting between her and the director of Forest Hills in a hotel at 11pm?! “Don’t be afraid, Arabella. Nathan won’t bite you. Besides, you should be thankful to him after all he’s trying to help you escape the pit that useless man caused for us,” Sienna spat out with disgust. Arabella sighed. “Mum, you shouldn’t be too harsh on Maxwell. He believes in me, that's why he acted that way.” “Hmph,” Sienna scoffed. “You would always stand up for him. Anyways, that will all end soon. Hurry along, we wouldn’t want you to be late now, would we?” Arabella nodded, although still not feeling too good about this. She couldn’t ignore the p