Chapter 1256

Maeve nodded as she listened to Sergio's icy words. This was the Sergio she remembered, the one who prioritized the Brooks family's interests above all else, treating everything and everyone else as unimportant. "Well, Sergio," she replied, "You stole Liam's shares, orchestrated this elaborate scheme, and ended up taking control of Brooks Group. I underestimated you. I thought you were…" "You thought I was bound by petty feelings, that I'd pine for you forever and wasting away in regret?" Sergio's tone was calm as he continued, "You give yourself too much credit, Mrs. Spencer. I can have any woman I want. Did you really believe I was hopelessly in love with you and unable to move on? Don't be foolish. "Just stay with Zion and let him know that I, Sergio Brooks, am back. Seathburn City is still under my control." Maeve clenched her fists, feeling her nails dig into her palms. "You truly… haven't changed at all," she muttered. Maeve realized the fool had been herself. S