Unexpected Blessing After Divorce

Chapter 109

Chapter 109 I Won’t Allow It

After reading the work handover list and other documents from Yorick of Solace Corporation Romdale Branch, Christopher sneered on the phone. “I had a rough look. Many of the projects that were followed up on were from last year or even the year before, which had long exceeded the planned period.”

From this, he knew what was happening at the branch office.

It seemed the management was relatively lax.

In addition, the work handover list was quite perfunctory. The core part of the branch was inconsistent with the information given to him by Kendrick’s assistant.

Yorick was stunned for a moment and explained, “I can’t do anything about that. There are many objective reasons, Mr. Christopher Solace. If you don’t understand, you can refer to Mr. Kendrick Solace. He knows everything.”

Christopher did not respond. When Yorick heard the silence on the other end of the phone, he only felt inexplicably pressured.

After a while, Christopher said calmly, “Mr. Foster, am I getting my work handover from you or Mr. Kendrick

Solace?”

Yorick scoffed. “What do you mean by that, Mr. Christopher Solace? Are you accusing me of poor performance? I have been working at Solace Corporation for over 20 years. I joined the company when Mr. Zachary Solace was around. Over the years, even Mr. Zachary Solace has never criticized me, let alone Mr. Kendrick Solace. Now, I am old and not as healthy as I used to be. I am sick, too. If you think I am useless, you can fire me.”

Of course, Christopher understood what Yorick meant. Yorick was threatening him by mentioning Zachary and Kendrick

However, Christopher was not one to bite the bait and said, “Please re-draft a detailed work handover list and submit it before getting off work today.”

After saying that, Christopher hung up the phone.

Combining the information provided by Kendrick’s assistant as well as the work handover list and resources given by Yorick, Christopher had roughly grasped the situation at Solace Corporation Romdale Branch.

They could do whatever they pleased without fear of interference because of how far the distance was from the headquarters. In reality, the situation known to the headquarters and the actual condition of Romdale were vastly different.

It looked like Romdale was not as simple as it seemed.

Christopher found out Annabelle had returned to Juxshire when it was nearly time for him to get off work.

Thus, he called Annabelle.

After the call connected, the two fell into silence. In the end, Christopher spoke first.

“Can we meet tonight?”

“I have an appointment tonight.” Annabelle’s voice was icy. She paused and added, “Besides, I don’t want to see you now.”

Christopher said, “Even if we don’t get married, nothing will change between us, Annabelle.”

Annabelle chuckled. “Why wouldn’t it change? Haven’t you noticed, Christopher? You have changed since high school. Back then, we belonged in the same world. I was the most important person in your heart, now, am I still the first in your heart?”

Christopher responded, “As long as you need it, I will do anything for you, Annabelle.”

Annabelle wanted to laugh after hearing that, but her heart was empty, and her laugh was bitter. Please check at N/ôvel(D)rama.Org.

Finally, she smiled and said, “Okay. I’ll contact you if I need to.”

After that, Annabelle hung up the phone.

At 7.30 p.m., Annabelle arrived on time according to the address sent by Layla.

Only Layla and Kendrick were in the private room. The waiter had finished serving the food, which was all

Annabelle’s favorite.

“Welcome, Annabelle! Have a seat,” Layla greeted her with a smile and pulled a seat out for Annabelle.

“Thank you, Layla.” After Annabelle sat down, she looked at Kendrick and greeted him, “Hello, Ken.”

Kendrick nodded and asked, “Where have you been these days?”

Annabelle replied, “I was at Druobridge for a while.”

After leaving the wedding site, she sat in the car, not knowing where to go. Coincidentally, she spotted an advertisement on a taxi about Druobridge, so she bought an airplane ticket to the place.

In fact, Annabelle had not planned to come back that day. Layla contacted her yesterday and said Kendrick wanted to meet her. Layla asked Annabelle to return to Juxshire, and the latter even booked

her a ticket. Kendrick said, “Christopher has wronged you, and so has the Solace family, Annabelle.”

Annabelle paused and smiled. “Don’t say that, Ken. If it weren’t for the Solace family, I wouldn’t be here today.” One could say that everything she had now was because of the Solace family.

She would never think the Solace family was at fault.

Kendrick asked, “What are your plans for the future?”

Annabelle was stunned and could not help but glance at Kendrick, but she said nothing.

Layla looked at Kendrick and then at Annabelle. She interrupted, “Shall we eat first? We can chat while we eat. The dishes are getting cold.”

The three lifted their utensils. Annabelle lowered her gaze as she picked up a piece of fish on her plate.

Layla glanced at her and put a piece of pork ribs into the plate in front of her. “I remember pork ribs are your favorite. I specially ordered the chef to make them before coming here. Have a try.”

“Thank you, Layla.” Annabelle smiled at her.

Layla felt inexplicably saddened when she saw her smile.

Annabelle was right, but also wrong.

She would not have what she had right now if it were not for the Solace family.

However, Annabelle would not have become like this if it were not for the Solace family, too.

In the end, the Solace family and Christopher were indebted to her.

Therefore, when Christopher wanted to marry Annabelle, the family did not agree or oppose it.

During the meal, Annabelle put down her fork and looked at Kendrick. “If you have something to say, just say it, Ken.”

Kendrick also placed his fork down. “Annabelle, if you got married to Christopher successfully, you would have become the Solace family’s daughter-in-law. I will always stand on your side, yet you chose to leave on the wedding day.”

Annabelle understood him. At the end of the day, she was not one of the Solace family.

Kendrick continued, “You grew up with Christopher. No matter what happens, he’ll protect you. Although that is what he should do, he now has to take responsibility for another woman, his children, and his family. He cannot protect you from everything I won’t allow it, too.”

Annabelle’s face was pale, and the white lights illuminating her face made her seem paler.

Layla thought she could not hold on any longer

Kendrick added, “You may think I’m selfish for saying this, but Christopher is my only younger brother. I raised him by myself, and I don’t want him to take any risks for you anymore. That incident wasn’t his responsibility, but the Solace family’s. If you want to blame, then blame the family.”

A trace of hatred flashed across Annabelle’s eyes. She looked up at Kendrick as tears welled up in her eyes.

“You’re right. It’s not Christopher’s responsibility, but what use is there in blaming the Solace family? Will my father be revived? Can I go back to how my life was before? On the other hand, your family lives harmoniously. What about me? What do I have?”