Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 826

Everyone was caught off guard.

Joy felt like she must have misheard, so she quickly grabbed Everett's arm. "Everett, what... what are you saying? This isn't the time for jokes..."

Ms. Joy and Ann exchanged confused glances, while Carolina's expression shifted.

"Everett, everyone's here today. Watch what you're saying."

Everett took a slow look around at them, his expression calm and collected. "I said, I'm calling off the engagement. I'm not here to discuss it; I'm here to let you all know."

With those words, he stood up with a sense of finality. "I won't be staying for dinner. I've already settled the bill as a small apology. The partnership between Bennett Corporation and Kesler International will remain as is. Of course, if Kesler International wants to end the collaboration, they can do so at any time."

Everett gently removed Joy's hand from his arm, gave a polite nod, and began to walk away.

Carolina was livid, slamming her hand on the table. "Hold it right there! Everett, there's a limit to this nonsense!"

a complete rift with the Kesler family, leaving Joy and her family embarrassed.

change? Was

and the long-standing bond between our families that I'm here personally

Nothing more. It's better to end things now

marriages, mutual agreement is essential. What is it? Does

and Ann feeling embarrassed, their faces flushed

reality, it had been Joy pushing for this marriage, leaving them with no strong argument to counter

never expected such a curveball at the last minute,

just tell me and I'll change. I really do care about

Her voice was soft and sincere We've grown up together; doesn't our childhood friendship mean anything to

eyes. "Everett, if you think setting a wedding date now is too soon, that's alright. Let's keep seeing each other, give us a chance. Maybe you'll come to

Everett to rethink things,

they might have

didn't mind showing vulnerability or pleading, as long as it