Chapter 629 I Know What I'm Doing
Once the discussion regarding Maximus had concluded, Evelyn presumed that their conversation had reached its end. However, Blake found another topic to broach. "Now that we've somewhat settled Lucia's future, what about yours?" he asked."Me?" Evelyn responded with a hint of surprise in her voice. "I'm divorced, and I'm not in any hurry." She had no desire to plunge back into the tumultuous waters of a relationship just yet.Moreover...The mere thought of Dermot caused a pang in her heart.As if he could read her thoughts, Blake spoke again, "I understand there's a lot of history between you and Dermot, but as I've said before, you two are not well-matched.""I believe Caius would be a good fit for you. His family background is impeccable, and his character is beyond reproach. You should consider him."What was most important was that Caius had openly expressed his interest in Evelyn to Blake when she had left the private dining room. Blake had always been concerned about Evelyn's romantic life, and finding Caius to be a suitable candidate, he saw no reason to object. Evelyn sighed, cornered by Blake's insistence. "Blake," she began, her voice earnest, "Caius and I share a strictly platonic relationship, and nothing more will ever develop.""Why not? You haven't even given it a chance. How can you be so sure you wouldn't find him appealing?" Blake was convinced that if Evelyn would only give it a shot, she would discover that there were plenty of men who were better suited for her than Dermot.Evelyn was keen to change the subject. "How are the negotiations progressing? What are the odds of successfully acquiring the Roberts family business?""The odds are in our favor, although if you're hoping for a swift resolution, that may prove difficult." Blake recalled Evelyn's urgency to assist someone and assumed she wouldn't want to wait indefinitely.However, acquiring a major family business was not an overnight task; it demanded patience.They could afford to wait, but the real question was whether Evelyn could."It's fine, we can work on two fronts. You distract the Roberts family, and I'll find another way." Evelyn surmised that once the Roberts family was preoccupied, she would have an opportunity to slip in and gather some intelligence.Blake nodded in agreement, but then realized the conversation had veered off course again. "Returning to our previous discussion...""Dad, I've got everything under control, so there's no need for you to worry," Evelyn interjected, eager to move on from the topic.Blake, feeling somewhat defeated, looked at her and finally sighed, "You're just like your mother."At the mention of her mother, Evelyn asked, "Didn't you mention you were looking for her earlier? Have you found any leads?"A heavy silence fell as Blake's expression darkened. "Nothing."It was as if she had disappeared without a trace. Despite his exhaustive search, he had come up empty-handed."Don't be disheartened, we'll find her eventually." Evelyn offered words of comfort, sensing a shared sorrow between them.Blake accepted her soothing words; having persisted for so many years, he wasn't about to give up now."Even if I never find her, you must continue the search." If one did not witness a person's death, they could not be declared truly dead."I will," Evelyn nodded in agreement.As their conversation continued, they arrived at the Kyte family's residence. Meanwhile, Maximus had just reached the Cooper family home."Father," Maximus greeted as he entered the living room and saw the figure seated there.Dorian Cooper nodded and motioned for him to approach, "I heard you met with Blake tonight?""Yes." Maximus wasn't surprised his father knew, considering that the Cooper family was not yet under his control and most matters were still being monitored."What did you discuss?" Dorian asked casually.
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