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!"

out today, it would mean a complete rift with the Kesler family, leaving Joy and her family embarrassed. How could they ever

change? Was it that Selena stirring things up

his lips. "Mother, it's out of respect for Grandpa and the long-standing bond between our families that

that time. Nothing more. It's

arranged marriages, mutual agreement is essential. What is it? Does the Kesler family want

left Ms. Joy and Ann

marriage, leaving them with no strong

of hurt and frustration. She never expected such

me and I'll change. I really do care about you. Let's not

We've grown up together; doesn't our childhood friendship mean anything to you? Besides, love

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

main thing was to get Everett to rethink things,

they

or pleading, as long as it got her closer to