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!"

today, it would mean a complete rift with the Kesler family, leaving Joy and her family embarrassed. How could they ever become in-laws after such an

sudden change? Was it that

his lips. "Mother, it's out of respect for Grandpa and the long-standing bond between our families that I'm here personally to end the engagement, making sure things are wrapped up properly without

some time with Joy, but it was just that time. Nothing more. It's better to end things now if they're not right, for both families'

agreement is essential. What is

Ms. Joy and Ann

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

mix of hurt and frustration. She never expected such a curveball at the

I did something to upset you, just tell me and I'll change. I really do care about

up together; doesn't our childhood friendship mean anything to you? Besides, love can grow over time. I

seeing each other, give us a chance. Maybe you'll come to love me,

Everett to

so they might have

pleading, as long as it got her closer