Chapter 492

The man leaned back against the headboard, lazily pulling off his tie and undoing the top three buttons of his shirt. Taking his time, he finally picked up the phone. Yasmine's voice came through, soft but with a weary edge. "Mr. Everett, did you catch up with your wife?"

"Yeah."

The mention of Selena brought back the sting of their recent, awkward reunion, tightening his chest.

""Glad to hear it."

Everett wasn't in the mood for chit-chat. "Take care of yourself. If you need anything, let Alex know. She'll sort it out."

A long pause on the other end, like she was holding back tears, then her voice came through, a bit rough, "Mr. Everett, sorry for the trouble."

He gave a short hum and ended the call.

eyes drifted to the spot beside him-where Selena used to sleep. With a

picked up quickly. "Mr.

Yasmine, hesitated a moment, then casually asked, "Alex, any idea why

years, not a peep. He figured she'd chosen to stay away for good.

why Ms. Selena's back? I'm not a psychic! But, being the savvy assistant

you ask. I've been wondering the same. I'll dig

said, "Alex, who said you could gossip? Stay focused

one

Everett. I'll handle it off the clock,

With work. Besides, Ms.net'

so checking in on

faint, barely-there smile played on Everett's

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