The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Chapter 511 Arrival at the Cemetery

"What do you mean by this?" Celeste's face turned pale. She hadn't expected Michael to come here just to pick a fight.

"Celeste, don't get me wrong. I'm just being upfront."

"Smith Corporation has always been careful about choosing partners. You know, you represent the Lancaster family, and Dean is your nephew. The relationship between you two is pretty tight. A few days ago..."

Michael didn't need to finish; Celeste already knew what he was getting at.

This was exactly what she feared, and Michael just had to bring it up.

In a moment of panic, Celeste stood up abruptly. "I have nothing to do with Dean!"

The atmosphere in the conference room instantly became tense.

Michael didn't respond, but a slight smile played on his lips. Veda watched coldly, as if enjoying Celeste's performance.

Celeste was smart enough to realize she had misspoken in her haste. She quickly corrected herself.

"I mean, Dean never listens to me. In his eyes, I'm just a figurehead! So, I no longer acknowledge any familial relationship with him. Mr. Smith, you can rest assured!"

Michael remained noncommittal, his tone indifferent. "Just because you don't acknowledge it doesn't mean it doesn't exist. The familial ties are still there. Besides, this is your family matter, and it's not my place to interfere."

"But there's one thing I can tell you. As long as Dean hasn't been apprehended, I won't have any dealings with the Lancaster family. Celeste, I hope you understand."

With that, Michael stood up to leave.

Veda was ready to follow.

She had nothing to say to someone as cold-hearted as Celeste.

Archibald was still willing to take the responsibility.

But Celeste just wanted to sever ties with Archibald and Dean to collaborate with Smith Corporation. While it was understandable to look out for herself, her eagerness to cut family ties was chilling.

Once Michael made up his mind, there was no room for negotiation.

Celeste had heard that despite his youth, Michael was decisive and strategic. Otherwise, he wouldn't have managed Smith Corporation so successfully.

Now it seemed his reputation was well-deserved.

"Mr. Smith!" She knew it was futile to persist, so she suppressed her resentment and forced a smile. "Mr. Smith, you're right. I'll handle the Lancaster family matters. I hope Smith Corporation can give us a chance."

carried a hint of helplessness and

one to push people to the brink without giving them

"Show her out."

Veda immediately addressed Celeste.

Celeste grabbed her handbag, took

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an elder. To be treated so poorly

fault. If he hadn't caused such

Lancaster family might not have deep roots in Emerald City, but they were well- known

her backing, there was no worry about not getting

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finally replied to Archibald's

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realized Archibald's feelings for her, but she had always

all, she had unintentionally rejected

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put down her phone, and looked out the

another message came through: [I know. I'm fine.

tomorrow, I'll bring him back to Emerald City. Consider it my

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asked for a

just wanted get justice

down, Emily didn't want to admit it was

Emily decided not to reply to

He wasn't one for empty gestures, nor would

bring Dean back,

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was already too

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minutes

no reply was

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because of