Bennett Corporation, Conference Room.

Everett leaned back in his chair, casually listening to his team's enthusiastic presentation. A quick glance at his watch told him it was almost noon. But still, no sign of Selena.

Was she really double-crossing him? Did she take the money and run?

He picked up his phone, ready to message her and check where she was. But first, he noticed a message from Jaime.

Jaime, always stirring the pot, had sent: [Who'd have thought the great Mr. Bennett would get the cold shoulder from his wife? She deleted that lovey-dovey post from her social media!] Everett paused, then quickly checked his social media.

After refreshing it a few times, the post was gone. Instead, he saw that Selena had just liked a new post by Callum.

Almost the moment it went up, there was her like. That used to be his privilege!

With a cold sneer, Everett tossed his phone onto the table.

His team jumped at the sound, shooting worried looks his way, especially Mr. Hawkings, who was sweating bullets.

Stammering, he asked, "Mr. Bennett, is there... a problem?"

"Everything's a problem!" Everett snapped. "I gave you a huge budget, and this is the trash you give me? If you're not going to use your brain at work, don't bother showing up!"

The room fell silent, not a sound to be heard. Even Derick didn't dare breathe too hard.

the proposal wasn't perfect, but it wasn't trash either. What had set Mr. Bennett off like

by the end

up and stormed out, leaving his team in

big window, dressed not in her usual dress but in a baggy

knew what she

walked in, his face like

picking up on his foul mood.

had high expectations and a sharp mind, so even the best had to push themselves to meet his demands. But he did pay well, so his anger wasn't entirely out

bag. She'd planned to drop off

wait for him, so

he was

was done.

en

tapped the lunchbox lightly, and told Everett, "Well, your lunch is here. Enjoy

bag over her shoulder and

onto

tried

need to check what you brought. Who knows if you've tried

think she'd give

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