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

picked up quickly. "Mr. Everett,

keep tabs on Yasmine, hesitated a

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

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

feet, Alex replied, "Mr. Everett, funny you ask. I've been wondering

pretending to be stern, said, "Alex, who said you could gossip? Stay focused on

one for

Everett. I'll handle it off the clock, won't

With work. Besides, Ms.net'

and I were pretty tight, so checking in on

played on Everett's

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