Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 733

As long as Bennett Corporation thrives, Carolina will always be the most

distinguished woman around. She doesn't need a husband to add to her shine; she is the shine.

Everett, of course, was more clued into the Newport scene than Carolina. Every time there was a power shift, it was a stormy affair. No family can hold its ground purely by its own strength.

Everett took a sip of his black coffee and, for once, didn't jump in with an objection. Carolina felt a wave of relief wash over her. Her son still had his priorities straight. Power and family honor were definitely more crucial than those fleeting romances. Still, everything needed a bit of balance.

After a moment of thought, Carolina added, "Everett, once you marry Joy, if you want to keep Selena as a side affair, I won't stand in your way. It's normal for men to have a few trusted companions, and Joy will likely understand. As long as it doesn't threaten her role as Mrs. Bennett, she'll probably just look the other way."

"Wouldn't that make everyone happy?"

Ava, who was eavesdropping nearby, was utterly floored. She'd been happy these past few days seeing Mr. Bennett doting on Mrs. Bennett again, thinking they might sort things out after all. But then Carolina had to come in and throw a wrench in the works.

Now, Mr. Bennett's interest in Mrs. Bennett was just a temporary spark. Without love in the picture, who's to say he won't weigh the pros and cons and decide to marry Joy, leaving Mrs. Bennett as just the other woman!

until nearly ten and headed downstairs for some brunch. She glanced at the newspaper, and the front-page story was all about Newport's top figure retiring and who might take

cracked a smile. His most notable trait? He was a total softie for his sister. Because of that, he treated Selena well too, always bringing her an extra gift

Joy right about now. If Abraham snagged the top spot,

less-than-happy thoughts. She picked up her phone and rang Blaine. It rang for a bit before he

"Blaine, is everything okay on your

all good, everything's sorted

something was up. She paused for a moment before getting straight

wife?"

for

see Everett when you got

at a loss for

"Come

Uncle, stop dodging the

Just answer me."