NovelEnglishChapter 914 Everett let out a laugh, as if he'd just heard the funniest joke in the world. But his eyes didn't share in the laughter.
"Selena, do you honestly think that just because you give sexplanation, I'll just accept it, forgive you, and wrap you in my arms?" "What on earth gave you the idea that you could toy withlike this?" Selena took a moment, closing her eyes briefly. When she opened them, she met his gaze head-on.
"Everett, I can't believe someone as smart as you couldn't figure out why I did what I did." Her voice was steady and sure.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtEverett nodded, acknowledging her point.
"Yeah, I get it. But so what? That night, we were one. You letin, and I was over the moon. But then you turned around and hitwith a sucker punch." "You really think I didn't notice you swiped my corporate and personal seals? I was just waiting, hoping you'd just be upfront about what you wanted, what you were planning. You think I would've stopped you?" "But until we met in the detention center, you didn't say a word. If you didn't speak then, what's the point now?" Selena was feeling a bit rattled too. "Everett, didn't you realize what was going on back then? We were being watched all the time. I didn't want to take any risks." "Was it really about not wanting to take risks, or was it that you couldn't fully trust me? You always think I can't stay loyal, that I'd stray with someone else. Can you honestly say none of your actions were about having a backup plan?" Everett's words were sharp and hit where it hurt.
Selena's face lost scolor.
Maybe they just knew each other too well, which is why he could see right through her.
She admitted to herself she wasn't all selfless.
After being let down so many times, she couldn't put her full trust in Everett anymore.
Seeing her quiet, Everett's anger flared even more. "Got nothing to say?" "Selena, I've done so much, trying to make things right, trying to get closer to you. I can wait for your forgiveness, wait for your heart to heal, but I can't stand you getting close towhile still keeping a way out." "What I said back in the detention center still stands. You're free. I'm letting you go!" "From now on, we'll co-parent, but as for us, let's not see each other again." With that, Everett stood up, not sparing Selena another glance, and strode out of the conference room.
Selena slumped back into the chair, watching his resolute figure leave, her eyes shimmering with unshed tears.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAfter a moment, Holt rushed in.
Noticing the redness in Selena's eyes, he hesitated, then spoke softly, concern etched in his voice. "Miss, are you alright?" Selena wiped her tears with determined fingers, sniffing as she tried to pull herself together. "I'm fine."
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Xafter Holt felt a tug at his heart, unsure how to console her. After a pause, he awkwardly offered, Mr. Everett's just upset. He'll caround once he cools off."
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Holt could only hand her a tissue.
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