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.

his eyes drifted to the spot beside him-where Selena

ready, picked up quickly. "Mr. Everett, what's

told her to keep tabs on Yasmine, hesitated a moment,

not a peep. He figured she'd chosen to stay away for good. So why

the savvy assistant she

Alex replied, "Mr. Everett, funny you ask. I've been wondering the same. I'll

pretending to be stern, said, "Alex, who said

one for the

"Don't worry, Mr. Everett. I'll handle it

With work. Besides, Ms.net'

were pretty tight, so checking in on her is only

barely-there smile played on

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