Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 701

Everett was back in familiar territory, though it felt a bit different this time around. It was the same old Bennett Corporation he had known for years.

As the elevator doors slid open on the top floor, Everett stepped out with his confident long strides. His suit was sharp, his posture impeccable, and his presence even more commanding than before.

Alex, holding an enormous bouquet, stood with other staff members ready to welcome him. She approached, all smiles, and said, "Mr. Everett, welcome back!"

Everett's gaze flickered from the bouquet to Alex's overly cheerful face, his eyes slightly chilly. With a curt tone, he asked, "Are all the board members here?"

Alex's smile faltered for a moment. Something felt off, but she brushed it aside- Mr. Everett was known for his relentless work ethic. Diving back into work was just

his way!

She quickly nodded. "Yes, they're all here."

a beeline for the conference room. Alex exchanged a

supposed to do

who had already started to walk away, turned back and grabbed the bouquet.

him a look. "Who said you could have them?

energy but shuffled out looking defeated. They had underestimated Everett, thinking his health was failing, only

instructed Derick to gather all the crucial documents from the

Knock, knock-

lightly on the door before entering. She set down a hefty stack of papers

book the

Northtown so you can see Mrs. Everett

assumed he would head

from his paperwork, his dark eyes piercing.

chilly and detached, leaving Alex's heart pounding. She swallowed nervously, shook her head, and didn't dare speak out of