Valeria was equally confused as to why Markos agreed with her stepmother's stay. She was unable to do anything for now and waited for Markos to leave the spot. Alice was shown her room in the west side of the manor which was away from their bedroom. Markos arranged the necessary stuff for her and went for a meeting. This was the moment when Valeria headed towards Miss Agnes' knowing she was the only person who could help her. Markos deemed the elderly woman as his mother and listened to her keenly.
"Miss Agnes, we need to talk." Valeria raised her voice in panic as she slammed open the door. The old woman was surprised as she held her heart with a sigh while rolling her eyes. "You scared me. What is it for you're yelling" She began to fold her laundry when Valeria walked closer and grabbed her hands. Looking straight into Miss Agnes' eyes with concern a teardrop melted her heart. The old woman caressed her cheek and wiped the smudge with a worrisome expression.
"You have to drive her away, aunt Agnes. She is a walking threat for all of us here." Valeria began to panic while mumbling to her, she squeezed her hands when Agnes made her sit on the bed. "That woman will ruin everything. Alice isn't here without any agenda and I'm sure of it. She doesn't just want money, Alice has always been connected to my uncle. I am telling you she is here with some malicious plan of hers. Please, you have to do something. Convince Markos to send her away."
Miss Agnes sat beside her and tried to console Valeria by hugging her. She caressed her back and whispered to crying Valeria to have faith in Markos' decision. "Hold on, Valeria. Markos must have thought about it before deciding. He doesn't function on whim or under emotional influence. I'm sure he must've verified about Alice or knew something about her." Valeria was unsure what to believe but she hoped for Agnes' words to be true.
"You think so?" Valeria glanced at her while seeking confirmation. She was unsure what was about to happen and how Agnes was so certain. The elderly woman nodded at her and patted Valeria's cheek. "Do you love him this much to the extent of thinking about his loss?" Miss Agnes grew confused over her words, previously she assumed that Valeria wanted to harm Markos in some way. The misunderstanding made her suspicious and disliked Valeria immediately.
"Why– why wouldn't I be worried about him?" Valeria wiped her tears and glanced at her with confusion. Having no idea that Miss Agnes had her own fears and suspicions towards her. "He loves me to the extent of ruining his own dignity and hiding his status. Why wouldn't I admire and cherish him?" Valeria furrowed her eyebrows while Agnes simply smiled with relief becoming visible over her face.
Agnes made her have faith in Markos' decision and think about the trip. Markos informed Agnes about their Paris plan, the lady was fully aware about their past. Though Agnes wanted to oppose it, she deemed it fit that some scars need to be scratched to release the pus. Nonetheless, Valeria headed to her room and avoided Alice till Markos would be back. Miss Agnes alerted everyone about the new situation.
Meanwhile, at the office as per the instructions Markos made the CEO sign the deal with Castello Karman. Markos had planned everything and to finalize the deed the owner of Moreno conglomerate was supposed to sign and stamp. The brutal revenge was already set in motion as he deliberately left the one last thing. Markos glanced at his secretary after signing on some papers and dropping the pen.
"Take this folder and put it in the drawer there." Markos handed over the marriage certificate he signed with Valeria. He wasn't aiming to file them that day for legal process and validation. "Book tickets for two people for Paris and don't forget the luxurious suite." Instructing the man, Markos dismissed him. Leaning against the chair he began to mumble under his breath while looking at the ceiling.
"Let's see how you all shall pay for your deeds." Along with Castello, Markos had already bought the remaining shares of the Hayden empire. Although he had kept this hidden from Valeria as Markos didn't want her to feel robbed. Since he took the power of attorney from her on day one of his joining. It made Valeria Hayden assume that Markos did all for revenge and to ridicule her.
Thus, Markos kept the information from her about buying the remaining shares of her father's company. He was waiting for the right moment to tell her and to transfer the shares on her name. Valeria's uncle was now on the streets, Castello was about to get a lesson too. Alice was already cheated by Castello and penniless. Everyone was given whatever they deserved but for Markos there was only one dissatisfaction.
Was everything enough? Certainly not. Markos Moreno wanted everything and everyone destroyed. He had already promised to himself that everyone shall be kneeling for forgiveness. Markos snapped open his eyes when his phone rang, glancing at the caller a grin appeared. "Hello sweetheart~" Greeting the woman in a loving manner Markos instructed her for some meet up.
"No, not at my place tonight. I want you to meet me at the hotel, Jessica. And don't forget to come in that maroon lingerie I bought for you." Ending the call Markos opened the gallery of his phone. Glancing at Valeria's pictures the man licked his lower lip with the lust. "Sorry, love. You have to sleep alone tonight." Markos smiled and locked the screen of his phone with anticipatory expressions.