NovelXXXChapter 794 The phone had been ringing for quite a while before Everett finally picked it up. He wandered over to the floor-to- ceiling window, phone in hand.
It was Carolina on the line, asking him to swing by the family estate that evening.
At eight sharp, a sleek black Bugatti eased into the Bennett family estate.
Everett strolled inside to see Carolina wrapped in a light shawl, gazing at the moon through the window. At the sound of footsteps, she turned around.
"You're back. Have a seat." Carolina motioned to the housekeeper, "Bring stea, please." Everett, hands tucked into his pockets, stayed on his feet, not taking the offer.
His voice was as cool as ever, "Mother, if there's something to say, just say it. I've got a mountain of work at the office and can't stick around." Carolina was onto him. She knew it was just a flimsy excuse.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHe wasn't rushing off because of work-no, it was all about meeting up with that woman, Selena! Her expression darkened as she sat down and tossed an MP3 player onto the coffee table. "Listen to this first." Everett glanced at it sideways but didn't budge.
Carolina let out a sigh, "It won't take long, I promise!" Eventually, Everett sat down. As the housekeeper served the tea, he took a sip, then leisurely picked up the MP3 player and clicked it on.
Selena's familiar voice filled the room.
It was the voice of the woman he couldn't get enough of these days.
Cool, aloof, and utterly nonchalant.
But when her indifference was aimed at him, it stung more than he cared to admit.
Carolina sipped her herbal tea, watching her son closely.
Even though his handsface remained mostly impassive, she could see the storm flickering briefly in his eyes-mothers have a knack for that.
Men are funny creatures.
They have a hard tswallowing the idea of their woman not having them at the center of her world. Carolina decided to fan the flames a bit, "Everett, I know what's been happening at the company. You took on the board all by yourself today, all because of the mess Selena stirred up. And what's she doing?" "She's casually sipping her afternoon tea, oblivious to your struggles, enjoying the protection you provide. But truth be told, she doesn't care for you-she just sees you as a shield or a tool." Everett's lips tightened into a thin, unyielding line, but he stayed silent.
Carolina's frustration bubbled over, "Everett, this whole fiasco is completely unnecessary. Joy has been running around all day trying to help out. Don't you see her intentions?" "If you break it off with Selena and agree to marry Joy, this storm will blow over." Her voice was earnest, trying to steer her son back onto the right path.
Everett suddenly chuckled, though the laughter didn't reach his eyes.
He lounged back on the sofa, pulling out a cigarette and lighting it with a practiced ease.
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Holding the cigarette between his fingers, he asked casually, "Mother, do you really think I need to sell myself to keep the Bennett Corporation and the family safe?" Carolina was momentarily speechless.
She'd been so focused on pushing for Joy that she'd forgotten slines shouldn't be crossed.
Especially when dealing with someone like Everett, who was at the top of his game.
His pride, dignity, competitive spirit, and skills wouldn't let him bow down or submit.
Carolina realized her misstep in the heat of the moment.
Thankfully, she quickly softened her tone, gently advising, "Everett, that's not what meant. You've always been rational, weighing business by cost-effectiveness. Is risking everything for Selena worth it? So many people depend on you Bennett Corporation and across the family; you've got responsibilities to think about, don't you?"
She paused, then added, "Like I said, marry Joy and I won't interfere in your matters with Selena. And as for Mateo, he'll still be the heir in my eyes." mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLliIofifl0&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1
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