RankNovelChapter 916 Selena's hand clamped down on the doorknob, suddenly tense. She hadn't caught the whole conversation, but that one sentence told her everything she needed to know. Since Everett and Joy's engagement fell apart, Carolina had shifted her focus, relentlessly trying to find another match for Everett. Carolina never really approved of her, anyway.
Everett always brushed off those matchmaking attempts, but now that he'd severed ties with her, there was no reason he'd turn them down anymore. It was just like him...
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe'd always known Everett to be cold and decisive. Doing something like this was right in line with his character. The warmth in her heart quickly fizzled out.
She wasn't the sSelena who would stubbornly run headfirst into a brick wall for love. Now, she refused to chase after a relationship that wasn't meant to be. Selena let go of the doorknob and walked away.
Just as Alex returned from the break room with a fresh coffee in hand, she spotted Selena heading out, looking lost and upset. Alex called out a few times, but Selena didn't seem to hear and vanished from view. Alex furrowed her brow, wondering if the talks had fallen apart or if they hadn't even started.
The boss's rocky relationship with his wife was a real headache.
Alex walked into the office with the coffee. Everett had just wrapped up a call and tossed his phone onto the desk, giving his instructions. "I've got a private dinner tonight. No need to schedule anything else." A private dinner? Was it yet another date set up by Carolina? She had overheard a couple of those calls back when they were in San Francisco.
Alex didn't dare probe further. After setting the coffee on the desk, she hesitated but finally spoke up, "Mr. Everett, Mrs. Thorne stopped by earlier. She waited at the door for a bit before leaving. She looked pretty upset... Maybe you should give her a call?" Everett leaned back in his leather chair, lazily lifting his eyes to glance at Alex. Despite his seemingly calm demeanor, Alex felt a chill run down her spine, breaking out in a cold sweat. She quickly lowered her gaze, avoiding his eyes.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmEverett's voice was as chilly as ever, "Alex, if you're not busy enough, maybe an overseas assignment..." "No, Mr. Everett, I'm swamped! I'll get back to work right away. Please just pretend I didn't say anything." With that, Alex turned and dashed out, not wanting to end up reassigned to sfar-flung place like Africa. Once the office door shut, Everett's long fingers drummed on the desk, his handsface unreadable. Selena refused to let herself drown in sorrow. Once back at the office, she spent the entire afternoon in meetings. She was thankful for the distraction her work provided.
Originally, she returned to Newport to take over the company for Blaine, but over the months, she had grown to love the bustle of building her own career Achieving personal growth and finding value beyond being just a wealthy housewife was incredibly rewarding. No matter how tough work got, every day brought a new challenge, and the satisfaction from overcoming those hurdles was unparalleled.
Holt had been worried about Selena,
but seeing her in high spirits eased his mind. He joked with a smile, "You know, a woman needs a career. A career won't leave you, but a man just might!"
Selena laughed, quickly signing her non the document before m handing it back to him.
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