Carson went all the way in through the area where the normal employees worked, toward the deepest end of the office.He walked past a long corridor where they used to display Everly's art for the past year, which had all been taken down, leaving nothing but the marks on the wall where they used to be.Carson stared at the mark with dark eyes. He stood alone for a while, and before him, he saw everything as it used to be when Everly was still there and heard all the laughter that had once echoed through the hall.Now, there was nothing left but dust.He lowered his gaze and went towards the other end, where Everly's office was located.Carson had been here a couple of times, but every time he did, Everly never showed any sign of welcoming his presence. He stared at the empty space, and her face appeared before his eyes.He simply stood in silence in the empty office without a word. He did not know how much time had passed, when suddenly…Knock, knock, knock!He heard knocking on
On the other end, Everly and the others had arrived at their new office.Nothing could compare to what they had before, as Baxter Group offered the best facilities and their new worksite was different."Everly, this might not be as spacious as Baxter Group, but I think it's still acceptable. What do you think?" Austin asked, his tone slightly nervous."It's alright," Everly said as she looked at Austin with a smile. "Thank you. Thank you for everything back in Strandia and here."Austin smiled gently, but his smile did not reach his eyes.Ever since what happened in the hospital, Everly had complied, and instead of addressing him formally, she started calling him by his name.Everything was working towards the direction he had wanted despite knowing that Everly was struggling deep down inside. However, he knew that things were not how they were before.He had been pretending not to notice, but once things happened, there was no turning back."You don't need to thank me," he s
Annie knew that this was just how Everly and Austin used to get along with each other. Their relationship didn't progress.Looking at Annie, Everly paused for a moment, feeling confused.Everly didn't know how to define her relationship with Austin.Austin didn't force her ruthlessly like he did that day, so she didn't answer. Sometimes, Everly asked herself if she was willing to be with him.Yet she didn't have the freedom to choose.If not for Austin, she would have died long ago."Everly?" Seeing that Everly kept silent, Annie had to continue, "You haven't thought it over, right?"It seems that Austin won't make you answer, but he won't wait long. As long as he wants, he'll ask you," Annie said seriously, "so you have to think about it. If you tell him you don't want to be with him after a long time, Austin may not let you go."He may even do something terrible!" Annie said worriedly.Seeing that Annie's eyes were full of anxiety, Everly let out a long sigh, gripped Annie
Lisa didn't quite believe that Everly had left like this. 'Carson didn't stop her?''What's going on?'Given Carson's personality and his previous actions, there was no way he would let go, but the result was the opposite. Everly left, and he was irresponsive to the heated discussion about Violet in the office. Something was off!"How are things in Baxter Group?" Lisa thought for a moment and asked."A stockholders' meeting is in preparation. Word is that they'll talk about the streaming," the other party said. "Could it be that Carson is too busy to care about Everly?""No," Lisa said affirmatively. "The shareholders' meeting is trivial to him."She had admired this man for many years and knew everything about Carson and Baxter Group. In her view, such a thing would never happen.Once he was committed, nothing could stop him. "It doesn't make sense. Carson was devastated by the news of Everly's death. I heard that...""Alright." Lisa impatiently cut him off, "Go back and
On the other side, at the Baxter Group office building... "Mr. Baxter, it's time for the meeting." Secretary Robbie walked up to Carson's desk and reminded him, "In Conference Room 1." "OK," Carson responded. Then he stood up and the two headed for the conference room. In the meanwhile, a furious argument raged in Conference Room 1. The shareholders were sitting on either side of the long conference table. They were all big names who usually appeared in the financial pages, but at the moment, they were arguing fervently. "...Carson is now the president of the company, and the Braxters own a large portion of shares in the company, but that doesn't mean that Baxter Group is sheerly under your control. What Carson did last week seriously jeopardized the company's interests. You must give us an explanation!" "What's the point of an explanation? I think that Carson is simply confused by women, with Everly before and Violet now. He is not fit to be the president of the board! I t
Even if they had been cranky and rowdy, and no matter how many bad things they said about Carson before, they still didn't dare to speak up in front of Carson at that moment.When Robbie looked at the shareholders present, he smiled coldly.Although the conference room was well soundproofed, Robbie just heard a lot of noise inside!Robbie's mind was in turmoil. But Carson didn't even stop and walked straight to the main seat.Carson was the same as usual. His face was expressionless.The time was just right. Carson, as before, scanned the audience and said, "Let's start."However, all of the shareholders, who came up with the idea of dismissing Carson and were so cranky, were now staring at each other. They were silent and did not dare to speak at all.And Angelica sneered. She looked at these people as if they were clowns.Perhaps because of her sneer, someone was finally stimulated to stand up.That person said, "Mr. Baxter, we did not convene this meeting today to see you p
All the people present fell into a trance. What did Carson mean?'As you like?''Does he mean that he isn't afraid of being dismissed?''Does he have strong backing? Or does he care about nothing?'Even Alice and Angelica didn't expect Carson to say so in the end. Angelica became furious.She thought that Carson would have a clear mind because of what had happened today. However, what did he mean?The man who took the lead was surprised by Carson and didn't come to sense for the time being. He looked at the calm Carson and asked in disbelief, "Carson, are you threatening us?"Carson glanced at the man indifferently and said, "I'm not interested in it."The man asked again, "Then what did you mean by saying 'as you like'?"Carson didn't reply but walked towards the door.But the others hadn't got what they wanted today yet. Seeing that Carson had almost reached the door, the man shouted, "Carson! Aren't you afraid that we will dismiss you? Do you think that we don't have the g
Everyone was looking at Carson, but he just said, "I will not promise you anything. Regarding dismissal..."He calmly looked at the crowd and continued, "There is no need to dismiss me. I quit.""What?" The crowd was stunned, even Robbie didn't expect it would end up like that."Carson! What do you mean by that?" Angelica stood up and questioned Carson. She just wanted to make Carson aware of the consequences of what he had done before. And she wanted everyone to dissuade Carson from doing that for just a woman. But what did he mean now? She could not believe he quit!He was not a young man in his early 20s anymore. He was in his 30s. Why did he do such a childish thing?Didn't he know many people were craving his position?But Carson just turned around and said, "Robbie will hand over follow-up work. I have to go now. Excuse me."He remained very calm the whole time. He walked out directly without hesitation after he finished speaking.It seemed that he did not mind giving u