She Left She Thrived She’s Worth Billions novel Chapter 442

That night, one of Dominic’s friends had returned from abroad with a set of exquisite, handcrafted artisan badges to hand out as gifts.

Melanie noticed that Dominic and Gavin were the first to dive in, fighting over the designs, tossing some aside and hoarding others.

It was only after they had taken their pick that Everett finally reached out.

As Dominic’s fiancée, Melanie was the only woman present.

Though the badges were beautifully made, she didn't care much for them and had no desire to squabble with a bunch of grown men.

So, she waited until the chaos died down before reaching for one.

Her eyes had landed on a badge with a purple totem design. But just as her hand moved forward, she realized Everett was reaching for the exact same one.

She thought Everett would grab it first, but right before their fingers could brush, he smoothly shifted his hand and took the badge sitting right next to it instead.

Melanie knew he had done it on purpose.

He had deliberately, casually given up the one she wanted so she could have it.

After that, there were a few more occasions where Melanie hung out with Dominic, Gavin, and Everett.

Every single time, she caught glimpses of Everett’s deeply considerate nature.

Of the three, Dominic was technically the oldest, so the other two naturally let him take the lead. But in Melanie’s eyes, Everett was the true protector of the group, constantly looking out for the others.

Whenever the four of them grabbed dinner, Everett was always the one quietly making sure everything was set up, laying out napkins for everyone before the food even arrived.

But Dominic and Gavin never seemed to notice his quiet attentiveness.

Sometimes, Melanie wondered if Everett suffered from a lack of self-worth.

Everett, on the other hand, watched the Kingsley family hollow out after Walter’s death.

While the other powerful families offered them some financial support, in Melanie’s eyes, it was nothing more than pity charity.

Growing up in that environment, Everett always seemed a little overshadowed around Dominic.

And yet, he was genuinely a gentle, considerate man.

Melanie couldn't help but feel a deep sense of injustice. The universe had been incredibly cruel to Everett.

Especially seeing what he had been reduced to now.

If she hadn't accidentally discovered his illegitimate daughter, a scumbag like Dominic would have probably coasted through life on a golden cloud.

Meanwhile, a good man like Everett had been trafficked to a lawless nightmare of a compound, stripped of his mind, and turned into a simpleton.