Marrying A Secret Zillionaire Happy Ever After novel Chapter 520

Chapter 520 They Also Transferred An Extra Fiv…

At that moment, Carol hesitantly spoke from behind. “Jeffery, are you okay?”

Jeffery snapped out of his thoughts and turned around, meeting Carol’s anxious, uncertain gaze.

His heart tightened. Had he really just ignored her like that?

Taking a sharp breath, he realized how his frustration had bled into his actions toward Carol, who had nothing to do with any of this.

“I’m sorry, Carol. I was too caught up in my thoughts earlier. I shouldn’t have brushed you off like that. Please don’t be upset, okay?”

Of course, Carol wouldn’t make a fuss at a time like this.

She knew Jeffery still cherished her, but if she pushed too hard, he might eventually grow tired of it.

So, she played the part of the considerate sister, shaking her head with a reassuring smile.

“I’m not mad, Jeffery. And don’t stress too much–whatever happened, we’ll figure out a way through it.” After a pause, she hesitated before cautiously asking, “Is this about CR Corporation?”

Jeffery exhaled slowly, her understanding demeanor offering him a brief moment of relief.

But the moment she mentioned CR Corporation, his expression darkened again.

Running a hand over his temple, he muttered, “Yeah… CR Corporation unilaterally terminated our partnership.

Although Carol had already overheard parts of the conversation, hearing Jeffery confirm it sent a jolt of shock through her.

She instinctively blurted, “Terminated? How? I know our company isn’t as big as CR Corporation, but our collaboration benefited them, too! And the contract was signed days ago–why would they suddenly cut ties? Did they give a reason?”

Jeffery’s face grew even more grim. He studied Carol intently before speaking. “Earlier, you said Linsey has been clinging to Mr. Riley. Do you know how he actually feels about her?”

Carol stiffened. The realization hit her–Linsey was the founder’s wife. A flicker of panic flashed in her eyes.

But she quickly smothered it, forcing herself to respond with certainty. “He must find her insufferable! He probably wishes_she’d stop bothering him and just leave CR Corporation.”

Jeffery’s brows knitted together. “If he truly couldn’t stand her, don’t you think he, as the company’s founder, would have the power to fire a mere designer?”

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Carol faltered, caught off guard. After a beat, she awkwardly replied, “I heard Linsey’s design skills are top- notch. Maybe he’s keeping her around because of that?”

Even as she said it, she knew the excuse sounded weak.

If Mr. Riley didn’t actually despise Linsey, then why had he kept her identity hidden?

Jeffery, however, wasn’t convinced by her explanation.

His expression remained unreadable as he shifted his gaze. “CR Corporation didn’t just pay the two–billion penalty fee for breaching the contract. They also transferred an extra five million, with a note mocking my attempt to pressure Linsey tonight.”

His voice grew heavier. “Mr. Riley cut all ties with us–because of Linsey.