Chapter 267 - Custody Battle Intensifies

Dario, having visited the Murray estate before, delivered the fireworks directly without any complications.

For Marco, Veronica provided a meeting location near the Murray residence—a strategic decision to avoid any potential issues.

As the clock struck two in the afternoon, Veronica pulled into the designated meeting spot. She had expected one of Marco's employees to handle the delivery, so finding Marco himself waiting beside his car caught her by surprise.

"You made it," Marco acknowledged when she stepped out of her vehicle.

"Yes," she responded with a brief nod.

"Let's get your trunk open," he said, all business.

Once Veronica popped the trunk, Marco transferred several boxes of fireworks along with some wrapped packages. The unexpected gifts made Veronica uncomfortable.

"The gifts weren't necessary—" she began.

Marco cut her off. "These are from Cecelia. She insisted."