The Queen's Back

Maxwell turned around and held Mona in his arms. When he met her blurry eyes, he scratched her delicate nose. "Then I'll go back and lie down with you." As he spoke, Maxwell had already carried Mona. She was very light. Maxwell carried her without any effort and walked toward the big bed in the room. Richard called really early. It was not even five o'clock yet. It was late autumn and the sky was still dark outside.

After returning, Maxwell hugged Mona and went back to sleep.

When the two of them woke up again, the sky was already bright and they had slept enough. They got up and freshened up. It was already past ten o'clock when they finished breakfast. Maxwell's phone had already rung more than once, but he had muted it. When Mona saw this, he said, "Let's go and take a look at Richard. The sooner we go, the sooner we'll come back."

She knew that Maxwell was a person who valued relationships. No matter what, Richard had taken care of Maxwell. Maxwell was indebted to Richard for raising him. Although Richard had a big motive, if something happened to him because Maxwell did not attend Gordon's wedding, she knew that Maxwell would feel terrible in the future.

She didn't think too much about other people. She just wanted to let Maxwell live a relaxed life without any guilt.

Mona pulled Maxwell. Maxwell was still sitting on the sofa without moving. He held Mona's hand and pulled her to sit beside him. After hugging Mona, he said, "Go, go. Come back early!"

Looking at the phone screen showing one call after another, Maxwell answered the call and said, "I'm coming."

Then, he hung up the phone and took Mona out

The weather in late autumn was clear for a change, though the sky was still covered with dark clouds. The sun hid behind thick clouds, emitting only a faint light, providing little warmth.

When Maxwell arrived at the hotel where the wedding was held, the hall was filled with guests. The layout of the wedding was comparable to Mona and Maxwell's wedding. It was extremely luxurious.

Regarding the photo at the door, at that time, Mona was smiling happily, a kind of joy that seemed to radiate from deep within her. Maxwell wasn't looking at the camera but at her. There was a light in his eyes and a slight smile on his lips. Now, the situation with Gordon and Molly was different.

The wedding dress was complicated and exquisite, and so was the groom's suit. However, there was no smile on the bride and groom's faces at all. They were expressionless, especially Molly. Her eyes were filled with hatred, and it was obvious at a glance. Maxwell and Mona did not stay at the guest's place. Instead, they went to Richard's room.

When the door was opened, Maxwell saw Richard with a walking stick. He was still coughing and had lost a lot of weight.

There was no light in his eyes. Maxwell could tell at a glance that Richard's body was not very good.

Richard said, "Ahem, ahem. You're here. Come in!"

Maxwell walked in. Mona was held by him. Haley and Nigel guarded the door.

"Maxwell, no matter what, you're a member of the Carter family You and the Carter family can't be separated. You're here today to attend your brother's wedding. You'll come often in the future. After I die, I'll leave you some assets," Richard said as he coughed.Còntens bel0ngs to Nô(v)elDr/a/ma.Org

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"If you hadn't threatened me with your life, do you think I would have come? There's no need for property," Maxwell said coldly. His tone was distant.

From the moment Richard decided to hand the Carter Group over to Gordon, the little bit of affection Maxwell had for him was obliterated.

Now he just treated Richard as an old stranger.

Richard's text to Maxwell wasn't just about how his health wasn't what it used to be. He made it clear that if Maxwell didn't show up to the wedding-or worse, if he passed out from sheer anger during the ceremony-everyone would be pointing fingers at Maxwell for being an ungrateful son. Hearing this, Richard's eyes darkened. 'If Maxwell can do what I say, would I need to threaten him? It was all because he has grown up is completely out of my control.

"Alright, since you're here, go out and attend the wedding!" Richard waved his hand.

Over the past few days, he felt that his body was getting weaker and weaker. He could not sleep all night. His coughs never stopped, and his lungs hurt. He forced himself to hold on until now.

From the moment they entered the room until now, Mona's hand had been held by Maxwell. She had been quietly by his side, accompanying him without saying a word.

At this moment, Mona's heart ached for Maxwell again. When she got a second chance for life, she felt that she was unlucky. The people living in her house were all bad people, Jeremy, Barbara, and Beatrice.

However, compared to Maxwell, Mona realized that he was really alone. No one in the Carter family was sincere to him. She was different. At least her grandparents and Albert were sincere to her.

As she thought about it, Mona tightened her grip on Maxwell's hand. A lifetime was a long time away. She wanted to make up for Maxwell's lack of love.

After the two of them left, they did not plan to attend Gordon's wedding. However, they had to go through the hall and walk toward the elevator.

Coincidentally, when the four of them went over, they saw Wyatt place Molly's hand on Gordon's. His eyes were filled with reluctance.

As a father, the marriage of his daughter was profoundly significant. If her husband was upright, kind, and responsible, it brought some comfort. However, in cases like that of Gordon, he felt like pushing Molly into hell.

However, something like that had happened to Molly and Gordon. If he casually searched online, there would still be posts. If Molly did not marry him, where would she find such a person with a similar background and which good family would fancy her?

The moment he placed Molly's hand on Gordon's, tears welled up in Wyatt's eyes.

Molly looked at Wyatt. Tears ran down her face. She was roaring in her heart. A voice in her heart kept telling her, 'Kill Gordon. As long as Gordon dies, I don't have to marry Gordon. I can marry Maxwell.

Her hand was also trembling in Gordon's hand. Her chest was trembling. When she looked up, she saw Maxwell holding Mona's hand and disappearing in the direction of the elevator.

At that moment, the last straw that broke Molly's sanity emerged. She glared at Gordon, wishing she could tear him apart and drink his blood. 'If he hadn't been constantly obsessed with Mona, would the corrupt deal ever have happened? I wouldn't have been forced to marry him then.

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Meanwhile, Molly couldn't hear a damn thing. It was like a voice was screaming in her head. 'Just kill Gordon. Once he's gone, you won't have to marry him.

And if something happens to Mona? Even better. Then Maxwell would be yours-all yours.