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Heartbreak Billionaire - Heartbreak Billionaire: He should never have let go - Chapter 79
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“But,” interjected Millie, her eyes lowering just a touch. “Don’t post it online just yet. Send it to Vivian directly.”
“Is there a reason for that?” Charles asked.
Millie remained calm as she answered, “A legal notice is meant to notify and warn. It’s simply a procedural step.”
“Got it,” Charles replied, his laugh carrying an edge of understanding.
Sharp minds didn’t need anything spelled out. Charles was known for his short temper, but despite that—and growing up in a family where internal rivalries ran deep enough that both his older brothers had stepped into adulthood long before he did—he had still managed to seize control of Evans Entertainment. That alone proved he was far from reckless or naive.
Both he and Millie were fully aware that Vivian was currently protected by the public’s affection for those who seemed to be fading away. If they chose to speak out now, even while defending what was rightfully theirs, the public would likely view them as the ones causing trouble.
The public would rush to defend the delicate, suffering Vivian, accusing Evans Entertainment of taking advantage of her situation to chase profit.
In the world of business, perception was just as powerful as numbers. A scandal could easily damage a publicly listed company, sending stock prices tumbling—especially with the weight of the larger Evans Group sitting over their heads.
So they needed to act strategically. They couldn’t afford to jump too soon, but neither could they afford to stand by and do nothing.
Sending the legal notice to Vivian wasn’t just a formality—it was a key move that marked the timeline and secured a documented trail of action, crucial for any future proceedings. Millie couldn’t quite figure out what Vivian’s true motives were, but one thing was certain—she was not the type to surrender quietly.
After a few more messages were exchanged, Millie finally set her phone down. But just as her hand left the screen, it buzzed again. Her eyes locked onto the display. The name “Brandon’s Grandpa” lit up in bold, and she pressed her lips together in silence.
For several days now, Brandon’s grandparents had been trying to reach her, but she hadn’t returned a single call. She couldn’t bring herself to face them, especially not Derek. His health was already fragile, and the entire marriage had started as a way to lift his spirits. For now, she chose to avoid what she knew couldn’t be avoided forever. With that, she let the call ring out and disappear once more.
Knock, knock, knock. A light tapping came from the lounge door, followed by a staff member’s voice calling out, “Miss Ellsworth, all contestants have finished their performances. It’s time to head to the stage for the team selection part.”
“Alright, thank you,” Millie replied politely.
She was just about to stand when her phone buzzed again. Something felt off this time. The message had come through on her secondary SIM card. She glanced down, her eyes scanning the screen as her thoughts drifted.
Beside her, Barbara noticed the sudden stillness and asked, “Serena? Did something happen?”
Millie gave a small shake of her head and said, “It’s nothing.”
She pushed the thoughts aside, pulling herself back into focus, and stood. “Let’s go.”
With Barbara by her side, she made her way toward the stage.
Up on the top floor of the Watson Group building, things felt wrong the moment Brandon stepped out of the elevator. The air was heavy with tension, and every assistant kept their head down, not a word spoken.