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!"

family, leaving Joy and her family embarrassed. How could they ever become in-laws

change? Was it that Selena

the long-standing bond between our families that I'm here personally to end the engagement, making sure things

Joy, but it was just that time. Nothing more. It's better to

What is it? Does the

Ms. Joy and Ann

pushing for this marriage, leaving

expected such a curveball at

if I did something to upset you, just tell me and I'll change. I really do care about you. Let's not talk

Her voice was soft and sincere We've grown up together; doesn't our childhood friendship mean anything to you? Besides, love can grow over time.

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 love me, and then we can talk

get Everett to rethink things, to stop mentioning calling

so they might have a

as long as it got