My Wife Act Differently Behind Me novel Chapter 3148

Chapter 3148

Lulu frowned and looked at Nicole. "You think Doretta's ambition is so big, maybe she asked Everett for something, and he didn't agree?" "Only Doretta would know that," Nicole sighed, genuinely surprised that Emma's distant relative would do something to harm her.

"Nicole, if our plan succeeds this time, can we finally bring Everett to justice?" Lulu's eyes sparkled, as if she could already see Everett being captured.

"Everett." Nicole's voice turned cold as she uttered the name.

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Meanwhile, Jerry made his way into Everett's office. "Mr. Wright, Doretta has started at BayCorp and is trying to get close to Ellar." "Tell her to expedite her actions," Everett instructed, his voice icy.

"Our contact just met with her. She's indicated that she's too new at the company to initiate any significant moves just yet," Jerry relayed.

Everett let out a derisive snort. "Delaying only increases our exposure to risk. Her hesitations are unnecessary."

In his mind, he reasoned, 'Whether she steals the seal now or later makes no difference.

'Is she under the impression that a delay will soften Ellar's stance? The final result won't change; there's no other path.

'Given Ellar’s evident fondness for Nicole, it's clear he wouldn't waver, even if presented with the chance.

'Thus, the idea of offering BayCorp for Ellar is pointless in the end; he won't be persuaded.' "I'll ensure our message is conveyed," Jerry said.

"And how is that ’individual' faring?" Everett inquired next.

"Everything is proceeding as expected, sir," Jerry assured him with deference.

"Hmm," Everett acknowledged, a note of satisfaction in his voice, though his expression was one of scorn. "As long as he doesn't complicate matters, when I take over here, everything of his will rightfully revert to my possession."