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.

spot beside him-where Selena used to sleep. With a sigh, he

up quickly.

told her to keep tabs on Yasmine, hesitated a moment, then casually asked, "Alex, any

figured she'd chosen to

psychic! But, being the savvy assistant she

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

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

taking one

worry, Mr. Everett. I'll handle it off the clock,

With work. Besides, Ms.net'

and I were pretty tight, so checking in

smile played on Everett's

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