Everly looked up subconsciously.The man's features were carved into perfection, which made him appear even more alluring at the moment.It was Carson.He stood at the edge and lowered his gaze to look at her from above with dark eyes.This was the first time they had seen one another since that day, and he appeared to have grown thinner.Carson stood wordlessly, and the people behind him remained completely still as they observed the two staring at one another.Everly, too, remained silent as they stared into each other's eyes.They stood for a long while until finally, Everly looked away and turned around to avoid his gaze."Violet?" Austin said.With her back facing Carson, Everly closed her eyes. When she opened them again, there was no emotion within her eyes."I'm fine," she said. She looked at Austin and smiled gently. "Let's go, I have something to show you."Carson stared at her back as she smiled at another man. Austin subconsciously looked past Everly's shoulder a
The entire Baxter Group saw Alice as a joke.When everyone thought that she was meant to be with Carson, all of them fawned over her, and in merely a few months' time, the tables had turned."Violet!" Alice's eyes reddened with anger as she threw anything she could find on the table. "It's all because of Violet!"Lisa sat aside and remained quiet as she watched Alice. Lisa was pleased the more frustrated Alice got since that simply meant that Alice could be easily dealt with. She waited until Alice was done venting her anger and smiled. "Let's wrap this up. We need to start while the timing is right. Now, call that person and get her to come over here."Alice was panting heavily, and Tracey was observing the situation from the side. As soon as Alice calmed down, she went over immediately to start tidying things, while Alice steadied herself to follow Lisa's instructions.She took out her phone to locate a number before making the call."It's me, Alice Davidson…"…Meanwhile, in
The brief meeting had ended in the President's office on the top floor of Baxter Group and Carson was handling some documents when Robbie walked in."Mister Baxter," Robbie said respectfully before handing the tablet he was holding to Carson. "These are reports of our recent investigation, and this is the movement Mister Samberg had made in the past year. We followed the path and found this hidden hospital in Strandia. According to research based on the names Everly and Violet, we couldn't find any record that matches with either name; but when our men went undercover, they confirmed that Miss Pettis had accepted treatment in that hospital in the past year.""However, when we tried to probe them for more information concerning her, their guards went up, and they all refused to talk. I assume they had been warned to keep their mouths shut. Also, our operation had been targeted. A few of our men have been summoned or arrested, so it will take more time for us to learn more about this
Everly and Austin entered the president's office.Robbie and Lucy went out of the room as Carson waved his hand, leaving him alone with Everly and Austin.Everly stared at Carson with a serious expression, and her eyes were full of determination.Carson glanced back at her in response. There seemed to be an inexplicable aura between the two of them, which made Austin very nervous.Finally, Carson spoke first, "Lucy said you both wanted to see me?""Yes, I came here this time to talk to you about Oliver," Everly replied softly.She looked at Carson, and she was very straightforward about it.Carson was unmoved, "What do you want to say?" he asked.He may be the one sitting down while both Everly and Austin were standing, but his aura and presence were somewhat stronger as if he was the one in control of the situation.Austin was obviously very uncomfortable with the situation at hand. He glanced at Everly for a moment and turned his head to Carson. "Our request is very simple.
Austin glanced at Everly from the side. "Everly, say something! Don't tell me you agree to marry him?!" he said.Everly looked back at Austin and gave him a look of reassurance, and turned her head back to Carson. "Look, I'm never marrying you. You once told me that you want to make up to me, so give me Oliver! That's all I want," she said to him.Carson frowned as he listened to Everly's words."Mister Baxter, please compensate me with Oliver.." she continued.Carson frowned even harder as he looked at Everly. He had dreamt of her countless times over the past year, and here she is, standing right in front of him, "I'm sorry. You know I can't be separated from Oliver. If you want him, you have to accept me," he said.This was the last straw for Carson. If this fails, he would just lose her forever."Carson! Do you think we would succumb to you? You think you can just make us wait like this?!" Austin yelled exasperatedlyAustin turned his head to Everly. "Let's get this over wit
Lisa was not about to just stand around and let anyone take what she wanted! She was going to make them pay for it!In the meantime, countless social media had already started her live broadcast. Nothing has happened so far, and people were anticipating what would happen next.Meanwhile, in the president's office…Everly looked at Angelica and said, "Missus Alexander, I don't know what you're talking about. You came to my home and lost your temper at my doorsteps. Then, you gave me a check before you left.""I've made myself very clear to you, leave my son alone! That check is your compensation! But now it seems that there is no need for it anymore, because of your own ulterior motives. I can sue you for this!" said Angelica. She remembered arriving at Alice's office after receiving a call, and what she saw there just made her even angrier. Angelica took a step closer to Everly. "This is your last warning! Don't be ignorant!" she said.Before Everly could answer her, Lisa nudged
There were a lot of discussions going around. Pictures of Carson's confession, daily flower deliveries to Violet, and even moments of him having lunch with Oliver were being shared online. Initially, there was not much impact around, but ever since this live broadcast happened, the photos instantly went viral."Oh my god, Mister Baxter's confession was rejected! What is going on now? Is Violet really a spy from another company?""Are you stupid? I think whatever that secretary said makes sense. No matter what Violet wants, she would have everything as long as she agrees to marry Mister Baxter. Why would she even be a spy?""I don't think so. Did you see that? The one standing over there is Miss Alexander. She is Mister Baxter's biological mother. Why would she be so angry if she wasn't sure if Violet is a spy?""Maybe it's just because she doesn't like Violet? I heard that Miss Alexander has always favored Alice instead."…Back in the president's office, Alice looked at Robbie,
"Nonsense?!" Alice was furious. "If there were no ulterior motives, then what would she want these things for? What's there for her to use in her studio?! If anything, she could just request from you directly. Why would she be so sneaky about everything!" she said.Alice then turned her head to Everly and yelled at her, "Violet! Just admit it already!"Everly did not answer her, and she just stared at Austin.Austin was frowning. This was the day he and Everly would launch their plan into action. Find a loophole in Baxter Group, get Oliver, and then return to Strandia.Although the means were despicable, this was the only way for them to get custody of Oliver, as Carson had already rejected their legitimate methods.Austin and Everly had arrived with all the data and materials. Just as they were about to reveal their trump card, Alice and Angelica had barged in and interrupted their plans. At this stage, should they proceed any further?According to the previous plan, everything