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Chapter Twelve

A year ago

Max's face lit up with a bright smile as he read his best friend's message on his phone, completely ignoring his father's heartfelt Skype speech. Finally nineteen, a Harvard graduate, and liberated from books for the next two years, until he was ready to delve into the family businesses.

"Maximillian, are you even listening?" His father questioned.

Glancing from his phone to his laptop, Max shot his father a lopsided grin. "Thanks for the speech and gift, dad, but I've got to go."

"Wait..."

"Bye!" Waving, he went offline, closed his laptop, snatched his new car keys, and raced out of his room. Running into his brother Julian on the way downstairs, Max groaned as Julian refused to step aside.

"Where are you heading?" inquired Julian.

"Just out. Out and about," replied Max.

"Remember, we have a family dinner tonight," Julian reminded him.

"I'll do my best. Happy birthday, bro," Max warmly slapped his brother's back and continued on his way.

Same to you!" Julian calle
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