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Chapter 39: The Price of Defiance
The following morning, Evelyn arrived at the Bennett family's administrative office earlier than usual. She had barely slept after her conversation with Victor, and the uncertainty surrounding his announcement the previous night had followed her home.She entered the building with her handbag over one shoulder and greeted the receptionist before heading upstairs. Everything appeared normal, but the moment she reached her office, she noticed that her access card had been placed on her desk rather than inside the drawer where she usually kept it.She picked it up and frowned.“Did someone come into my office this morning?” she asked her assistant, who was arranging some files nearby.“Yes, Miss Bennett. Mr. Victor's secretary came earlier and collected the documents from your desk. He also said you were expected in the main conference room at nine.”Evelyn glanced at the clock. It was already eight forty-five.“Did he say what the meeting was about?”“He only mentioned that it concerned
Chapter 38: Evelyn Draws the Line
The gathering continued, but the atmosphere had changed.Although the missing documents had been recovered and the presentation resumed, the incident had left several guests talking. Some praised Ethan's quick thinking, while others quietly questioned how the folder had ended up inside the equipment trolley in the first place. Ethan, however, made no effort to join the discussions. He remained near the reception hall, watching the people around him and occasionally glancing towards Peter, who was still checking the staff records.Evelyn noticed that her grandfather had barely spoken to her since the incident. Victor had returned to his guests, but his expression remained troubled, and she knew the recovered documents were not the only thing occupying his thoughts.She was about to approach him when Adrian stepped into her path.“You seem to be enjoying yourself tonight,” he remarked, adjusting his jacket. “I suppose having Ethan solve a little problem has made the evening more interes
Chapter 37: The Person They Underestimated
The gathering had barely recovered from the tension surrounding the Bennett–Cole proposal when an unexpected problem threatened to turn the evening into a disaster.Ethan was standing near the edge of the reception hall, listening to two guests discuss the proposed partnership, when he noticed several members of the event staff moving hurriedly between the entrance and the adjoining conference room. Their expressions were uneasy, and one of them kept checking his phone.Ethan paid closer attention when he saw Victor approaching them.“What is going on?” Victor demanded, his voice low but sharp enough to make the nearest guests turn.The event coordinator, a middle-aged man named Peter, swallowed before answering. “Mr. Bennett, there has been a problem with the presentation materials. The final financial report and the signed documents for tonight's business announcement are missing.”Victor's expression changed immediately.“What do you mean missing? Those documents were secured in th
Chapter 36: Adrian's Last Advantage
The atmosphere in the Bennett estate remained tense after Evelyn's rejection of Adrian's proposal. Although the gathering had ended, the consequences of her decision were only beginning to unfold. Victor had withdrawn to his study, refusing to discuss the matter further, while the Cole family had made no attempt to hide their displeasure.Adrian sat in his father's car, staring through the window as the Bennett estate slowly disappeared behind them. His father's silence was beginning to irritate him, but he knew better than to start another argument."You should have handled that situation more carefully," his father finally said.Adrian turned toward him. "Are you seriously blaming me for what happened?""I'm blaming you for allowing a personal disagreement to become a public embarrassment. You knew Evelyn was reluctant, yet you allowed the announcement to proceed without making sure she was prepared.""She was never going to agree, not with Ethan around."His father sighed and adjus
Chapter 35: A Choice Made for Evelyn
Ethan kept his eyes on Nathaniel Cross, studying the older man's expression as the question hung between them. The folder remained open on the coffee table, exposing several pages of financial projections, but Ethan's attention was no longer on the figures."Why are you asking me about the Crosswell investment scandal?" Ethan asked.Nathaniel adjusted his cuff before answering. "Because you seemed familiar with the company, and I noticed your reaction when you saw the proposal. Most people wouldn't recognize the name unless they had some knowledge of what happened.""I said I've heard of it. That doesn't mean I know everything about it.""Of course." Nathaniel gave a small nod, although his eyes remained fixed on Ethan. "The project attracted considerable attention at the time. Some people made money, others lost quite a lot, and there were accusations that the financial risks had been deliberately concealed."Ethan glanced at the document again. "Were those accusations ever investiga
Chapter 34: The Man From the Past
The room remained silent after Nathaniel Cross interrupted Victor's announcement. Several guests exchanged uncertain glances, while Adrian shifted impatiently in his seat. Victor clearly hadn't expected Nathaniel to question the timing of the discussion, especially in front of so many people."Nathaniel, I appreciate your concern, but this is a family matter," Victor said, keeping his voice polite."Of course. I wouldn't presume to interfere with your family's decisions." Nathaniel picked up his glass, taking a small sip before continuing. "However, when a decision affects the future of a family, it's usually better to hear everyone involved before reaching an agreement."Evelyn looked at him with surprise. She had expected Victor to control the discussion, and she wasn't accustomed to guests openly questioning his approach.Adrian, however, wasn't pleased. "I don't think anyone is trying to prevent Evelyn from expressing herself," he said. "We're simply discussing an arrangement that
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