Chapter 1495 Extra Story 98 Of Mark Exposure (2/2)

“Marry into a family with tens of billions of assets? How lucky I am! I won’t be so foolish as to break off the engagement. At worst, I can receive money as part of the divorce settlement,” said Rachel Ruan.

Their great-grandfathers made a pact about their engagement a hundred years ago...

zens. In fact, the conflict between Yates and Freeman, the leaders of the two families at that time, had played an important role.

Currently, Yates had partly retired and he was living quite a comfortable life. In fact, he and Addison were friends despite the big gap in age. But that did not mean he would automatically reject an underhand opportunity that would favor the interests of the Tang Family.

”Either Henrik Ji or Matthew Tang...” Hedy blurted out, pouting.

Charlie frowned at her words, which made her stop mid-sentence. Hedy covered her mouth with her hands. She didn't fear anybody but Addison and Charlie. When Charlie gave her a stern look, she quickly shut her trap. Not that Addison and Charlie were too harsh on her. If anything, the two treated her very well. But she knew better not to overstep where they were, especially on a serious matter like this. She would have to shut up and let her elders speak.

”Mr. Addison Long is back!” the butler strode into the room and reported.

About a minute later, Addison walked into the room with an emotionless face, followed by Wyatt.

Everybody in the room fixed their eyes on him. When the news broke out, he was chairing a meeting. Before the meeting, a staff from Etiquette Department had come to ask him some questions about the details of the engagement ceremony. Then everything changed in half an hour.

”Mark.” Evelyn called out his name, in a feeble voice. When everyone else remained silent, she walked up to him and hugged him. Almost breaking into tears, she pursed her lips into a straight line, and stared him straight in the eyes. She was hoping he had all the answers they needed and he would prove al the allegations were false.

Addison gave her a thoughtful gaze and patted her back reassuringly. Then his sight fell on Richie and Brian. ”I want to know your opinion first!” he said.