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Oons Thov Forgot
Chapter 21
Chapter 21
Maxwell faced them without showing any fear. “Marriage means nothing! Our years of feelings for Stella are something James can never match! She’ll realize sooner or later that we’re the ones who love her most and treat her best!”
Mrs. Wilson wasn’t particularly angry; instead, she saw right through his false bravado.
“You should give up while you can, before Stella grows to hate you even more!”
“Security! From now on, don’t allow anyone from the Hayes, Crawford, or Sullivan families near the villa. If they appear, throw them out immediately!”
Maxwell gazed deeply at the Wilson family mansion, knowing full well that his brave words were nothing but empty defiance.
Stella had already let go of their past feelings and memories, but they simply couldn’t do the same!
After getting into his car, he floored the accelerator and sped away, eventually stopping at the Bennett Corporation building.
The receptionist, familiar with his identity, allowed him through without hesitation.
Maxwell made his way unimpeded to the CEO’s office to meet Stella’s parents, whom he had confirmed would be there today.
However, just outside the office door, faint sounds of intimacy reached his ears.
His face darkened considerably.
After what seemed like an eternity, Mr. Bennett’s secretary finally emerged, swaying her hips. Mr. Bennett followed with a satisfied expression, which quickly turned to embarrassment upon seeing Maxwell.
Mr. Bennett cleared his throat and called Mrs. Bennett to the office before sizing up Maxwell:
“Maxwell, what brings you to see us today?”
Suppressing his anxiety, Maxwell spoke sincerely:
“I’m here representing Sullivan Corporation to propose a partnership. I want to marry Stella–you can name your terms!”
Just as he finished speaking, Adrian and Lucas pushed open the door.
“Me too!” they said in unison.
“We have only one requirement: that the Bennett family cuts all business ties with the Wilson family, brings Stella back, and marries her to one of us!”
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Adrian exchanged quick glances with the other two, all understanding each other’s thoughts.
Their strategy was clear: unite against the common enemy, bring down the Wilson family, then compete among themselves.
A deathly silence fell over the office after these words.
Mr. and Mrs. Bennett stood stunned, unable to process what they’d just heard.
Mrs. Bennett was the first to regain her composure, asking suspiciously, “Stella is already married. You all disliked her before, so what’s the meaning of this now?”
“Do you really want Stella that badly? If we had known, we wouldn’t have arranged her marriage to the Wilson family.”
“Currently, the Bennett and Wilson families have very close business ties that can’t be severed overnight…”
Mrs. Bennett left her sentence unfinished, but her meaning was clear.
Without sufficient benefit, she wouldn’t give up the partnership with the Wilson family.
She frantically calculated the risks and opportunities in her mind.
Mr. and Mrs. Bennett exchanged glances, both showing reluctance.
Adrian, Lucas, and Maxwell represented too many variables. If another memory loss incident occurred, the Bennetts couldn’t guarantee they would find another partner like the Wilson family.
Mr. Bennett’s eyes shifted as he tentatively suggested:
“Stella isn’t our only daughter. We have others who resemble her and are equally accomplished. Perhaps you might consider them instead?”
“We could all form partnerships and succeed together. How does that sound?”
Adrian, Lucas, and Maxwell’s expressions instantly darkened.
“We only want Stella! After all these years, shouldn’t that be clear to you? If you don’t want our three families to become enemies of the Bennett family, then persuade Stella to divorce James and return to us!” Adrian threatened, his dark eyes brewing danger.
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