Chapter 45 You've Saved Us Both

Máximo called Aiden, who approached in surprise.

"Yes?" Aiden replied, approaching curiously.

"Isn't this one of the Sinclair family's clinics?" Máximo asked.

 "Of course. Aiden replied, visibly confused".

"So, as the heiress, Isabella is the rightful owner of this clinic. And if I'm not mistaken, as an owner, you have the right to decide who stays in the clinic and who doesn't. Máximo stood up with pride and haughtiness.

"That doesn't mean my mother can go with you..." Ricardo growled, clenching his jaw. We are his children, and we decide; they can't force us to do anything... "

"Oh, no?" Máximo snapped his fingers and one of his men handed him a bulky envelope. "If you want to challenge me, I dare you..." Máximo took out a pile of papers and stamped them on Ricardo's chest. “Here are the copies of all the inconsistencies found in the Sinclair family records during his administration. They include a hefty withdrawal that doesn't correspond to their share, even after Isabella was declared heir. That could be considered... Theft? Swindle?

"What do you do with that?!" They are private records of the Sinclair family! Ricardo shouted, leafing through the papers with obvious concern.

"Am I not part of the family now, UNCLE?" - Máximo said with a tone full of sarcasm.

"Idiot! This is absurd! I will sue you and not let them take my mother! Ricardo exclaimed, more and more hysterical.

"In that case, I will have no choice but to make the waste public and hand over all this evidence to the competent authorities. Maximus threatened firmly, and both Hector and Ricardo tensed up instantly.

"That won't be necessary, Mr. Collins..." Hector murmured, realizing that the situation was untenable.

- What?! Ricardo looked at his brother, red with fury.

"We'll do as you say, won't we, brother?" Hector cast a stern glance at Ricardo, holding him firmly by the shoulder.

"Bah! They're idiots! All of you! This will not stay like this! Ricardo exclaimed, pushing everyone in his path as he left the office. Héctor tried to follow him but was stopped by Máximo.

"I recommend that you do not try any other stupid things, because I will not hesitate to use those documents. Be thankful that I do not take away the allowance you receive from the Sinclair family; I don't want to start my new family relationship off on the wrong foot. “Máximo spoke with an ironic tone. I warn you, from now on, your managerial positions will be supervised, and at the slightest slip, you will be banished.

“I understand. Hector growled, casting a hateful look at Maximo before letting go and going after his brother, followed by his lawyer.

"Isabella..." Máximo turned, still with a serious expression, and was surprised by a strong hug.

"Thank you... Thank you very much, Maximo. The young woman clung to her spouse, tears of relief running down her cheeks.

Everyone turned their eyes the other way, it seemed like a very intimate moment between the couple, especially when Máximo seemed to melt at his spouse's gesture and his expression was softening, to give way to a faint smile, something that no one expected.

"Isabella..." Máximo called her again. “You must sign the succession of the inheritance.

"Oh, yes, of course..." She separated from her spouse and quickly signed the document that Máximo gave to the men who assisted him.

"Now... Do you want to go look for your grandmother?" Her spouse asked sweetly.

"Yes, please, yes. Isabella smiled broadly, excited at how it had all ended.

"You heard it..." Máximo threw a stern look at the director of the hospital, who was swallowing dry from his corner. "Take us immediately to Mrs. Sinclair before he is fired."

“Yes... Yes, sir. The man stammered nervously, took a key from his desk, and left the office in a hurry, followed by Isabella, Maximo, and Aiden.

- Thank you for everything, Bruno, I'll pay you for this, I promise! Aiden shook hands with his friend who was still in the hallway and then hurried to follow the couple, eager to see his grandmother.

Aiden was grateful to his friend, although he still didn't know that it was Bruno who ended up briefly explaining to Mr. Collins what was going on in the office with Isabella.

After going up by elevator to a preferential floor, they arrived at a door that the director opened tremblingly.

The first to enter was Isabella, who immediately looked at Margaret leaning out of a window with a very calm expression.

- Grandma! Isabella ran to Margaret, hugging her. The gesture left the woman stunned and somewhat confused.

"Oh, Isabella, it's good to see you..." Margaret received the hug feeling strange, since she was not used to such displays of affection. “I figured it was all over when I saw my kids drive like mad dogs into the parking lot.

"Are you okay?" They didn't do anything to you. Isabella pulled away to check that Margaret was okay.

"No, don't worry, those ungrateful people are not going to be able to beat me..." Margaret wrinkled her brow and when she looked up, she met Máximo and Aiden.

"Thank you. He nodded, lowering his head in a small bow.

- I didn't do anything, grandma... They were Isabella and Collins. Aiden clarified.

"I know you tried, I saw you leave this hospital with a worried face several times, and just for that, I'll increase your monthly f*e..." Margaret offered, and Aiden smiled at her with a wink. "Well, I'll ask Isabella to do it." - She pointed to her granddaughter, who could not stop smiling, happy. "Thank you very much, Mr. Collins. Margaret turned to Maximus.

- I only used the resources you left me. Maximus shrugged. "Let's go outside..." He turned to Aiden, who looked at him puzzled. "We'll give you a minute while you get ready to go back to the mansion."

"Thank you. Margaret nodded, being alone with her granddaughter.

"Oh, grandma, I was very scared and worried..." Isabella began to tell as soon as the door closed.

"Well, I was sure that everything would be fine... I was ready. Margaret commented with some disappointment in her words. “I already imagined that my children would try something like this.

"Did you know?" Therefore... You sent Máximo all those papers, right? Isabella asked, perplexed.

- Yes, that's right.

"Why didn't you leave it with your lawyers, the proof that you're healthy and of my uncles' fraud?" They couldn't have locked you up, you wouldn't be here..." Isabella asked confused.

“I had everything ready and yes, I had the support of the family's lawyers, but I had my reservations...

“What reservations do you have?

“First, I couldn't fully trust the family's lawyers; I didn't know if they could betray me or if my children could corrupt them. Second, leaving everything in the hands of the lawyers meant exposing the family's dirty laundry, presenting all the evidence in court, and generating a scandal. The Sinclair’s always manage our affairs with discretion. Do you understand? Margaret asked sternly, as if she were teaching her granddaughter a lesson.

"Oh, I understand... That's why you chose Maximo. The young woman replied, thoughtfully.

"No, Isabella, I chose you...

"What?"

"Listen to this..." Margaret took her granddaughter's hands. “In this world, when there is money and power involved, you can't trust anyone... The only person I've placed all my hopes and trust in is you. But I know that you are not prepared for this type of situation, that you do not have much experience in it, so I had no choice but to entrust everything in the hands of Maximo, your spouse... She was sure that he would know how to handle the whole thing and would be very discreet.

"I wish I could help you more..." Isabella muttered, lowering her gaze as she remembered how she almost signed the renunciation of the inheritance in her ignorance.

"Believe me... You've already helped me a lot. Margaret took her granddaughter's chin and lifted it up with an affectionate gesture. - I told you before, with your marriage, you have saved us both. Now, let's go... I want to get out of this hole.

They both went outside, finding Maximo and Aiden outside, each leaning against a different wall, keeping a respectful distance.

“Are you ready? Maximus asked, and both women nodded.

"Mr. Collins, I want to deduce that I won't have any more trouble with that pair of vultures I call sons..." Margaret murmured as they advanced.

"I'll take care of that..." Máximo replied. "I have also sent a medical team to your mansion ready to attend to you, Mrs. Sinclair.

"You know it's not necessary, do you?" Margaret asked, frowning with some annoyance.

"I know... They are instructed not to disturb her unless absolutely necessary, but I decided to send them as a precaution, to avoid future incidents like this. “Máximo alleged.

- Ah, well... We'll see how long I can take that..." Margaret growled reluctantly.

"In the meantime," Máximo stopped in the middle of the corridor, calling the attention of those present. “To make you feel more relaxed, I would like to invite you to a dinner this weekend.

"A dinner?" Isabella looked at her spouse, puzzled.

"Yes, my father has invited us to a dinner at the Collins mansion to celebrate our return from the honeymoon. Maximus clarified to his spouse.

"Well, if you'll excuse me, don't count on me..." Margaret growled. - I'm exhausted from all this, and I just want to lock myself in my house for days, to rest. Margaret picked up her pace, moving forward.

"Aiden, will you go?" Tell me yes, join us. Isabella asked her cousin, ignoring the expression of displeasure of Maximo, who had not invited Aiden.

Isabella knew that her spouse might be bothered by Aiden's presence, but she preferred not to face the Collins family alone.

- Of course... I do sign up, cousin. Aiden smiled, finding in the idea of attending the mansion a good opportunity to spend a different time and maybe give the "little princess" a ride.