NovelXXXChapter 793 If this had been in the past, those words would have cut Selena to the core. But thad moved on, and so had she. Love? Romance? They were fragile, trivial things. She'd stopped chasing those dreams ages ago.
Selena gave a soft smile. "Joy, it's you who's tangled up in love's web, not me. As long as I'm here, your plans will cto nothing!" "You don't love Everett at all. You're just using him as a safety net, a way to get back at me. Selena, you're full of schemes now, and someone like you doesn't deserve Everett's protection!" Selena couldn't be bothered to argue anymore. A lovely afternoon tea shouldn't be wasted on someone like Joy. She finished her cappuccino, paid the bill, and stood up to leave.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtJoy didn't stop her this time, just watched Selena walk away with a sly grin. Turning to her friend nearby, she asked, "Did you get it all?" Her friend nodded eagerly, handing over the phone. "I recorded everything she said." Joy checked the recording, nodding with satisfaction. She hadn't chere just to bicker with Selena. If she were truly clueless, she would've been out of the glong ago, like Margot before and Yasmine later. Joy was in on a lot more than Selena realized.
She had intentionally chere, knowing Selena would be around. Her provocations were a way to vent her emotions and, of course, capture this recording. Between her and Selena, it was a fight to the finish. She would never lose, so she had to bring Selena down completely! Joy smirked, picked up her phone, and dialed Carolina. "Auntie, do you have a moment? I'd love to invite you for safternoon tea." By evening, the sky was a canvas of sunset colors. In Bennett Corporation's CEO office, Everett had been in meetings all day. Most projects were paused for review, and the only one with the clout to enforce this was the future leader, Abraham.
Even though att Bennett Corporation projects had been audited properly, if someone wanted to scrutinize every tiny detail, no one could withstand such pressure. These major projects were time-sensitive, and every day they were halted meant huge financial losses.
More crucially, once the news leaked, the media buzzed with wild speculation about whether Bennett Corporation was on shaky ground, spreading panic- inducing rumors.
The stock price was volatile, and as soon as the market opened today, it hit rock bottom. There were countless sell orders, making the situation very unstable. A large corporation is always vulnerable to even the smallest ripple. Once public opinion sours, it becomes a serious issue.
The board members were restless, demanding explanations and solutions from Everett during the meeting. Bennett Corporation had always played nice with the powers that be, so how had they managed to step on someone's toes? Everett maintained a firm grip on the situation, allowing the meeting to disperse, but he was tasked with resolving the issue quickly. Alex cin with a tray of coffee, vet
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmnoticing her boss leaning back in his leather chair, tiredly rubbing his m ver temples.
She sighed softly, set the coffee down, and spoke, "Mr. Everett, are e you alright? Everett's dark eyes opened, his voice a bit rough, "I'm fine."
He picked up the coffee and took a sip just as his phone buzzed. AM glanced at the caller ID, and his dark eyes grew even darker.
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