Called Off the Wedding, Left Him Bankrupt novel Chapter 256

Benedict’s face was rigid with humiliation; Dominic’s words had left him unable to lift his head. His hands, hanging by his sides, clenched slightly as he struggled to keep his composure.

Dominic withdrew his gaze, then lifted a hand, signaling the attorney who had accompanied him to handle the rest.

The attorney sat down across from Benedict, all business, and retrieved a pre-drafted contract from his briefcase, sliding it across the desk.

“Mr. Shepard, good afternoon. Here’s the finalized contract. If you have no objections, please sign at the bottom.”

Benedict took the agreement, glancing briefly at his secretary standing behind him.

Catching the cue, the secretary quickly exited the office and returned a moment later with Attorney Chase.

Attorney Chase carefully reviewed the contract, scrutinizing every clause. Once he was sure nothing was amiss, he gave Benedict a slight nod of reassurance.

Just before signing, Benedict looked up at Dominic, unwilling to let things end without another word. He lowered his voice.

“Mr. Holloway, I admit I’ve been distracted by personal issues, but please believe me—I’ll get back on track soon and devote myself fully to the job.”

Dominic didn’t even spare him a glance. His tone was cool.

“Devoting yourself to your work—isn’t that the bare minimum for someone running a company?”

Benedict fell silent.

Dominic glanced at the attorney. “You handle the rest.”

The attorney nodded respectfully. “Of course, Mr. Holloway.”

Dominic stood and left the office without another word.

Left behind, Benedict clenched his jaw in frustration before quickly signing his name on the contract.

The attorney gathered the paperwork, handing a copy to Benedict.

Attorney Chase nodded in response.

Once Garfield had left, Benedict slumped onto the couch, cradling his head in his hands. He raked his hair back in frustration and spoke to Attorney Chase, his voice heavy.

“You can go too.”

Attorney Chase exited quietly, closing the office door behind him.

Moments later, the sound of objects being hurled against the walls echoed from inside the office.

Attorney Garfield, waiting by the elevator, raised an eyebrow at the commotion. When Attorney Chase emerged, Garfield commented dryly, “Mr. Shepard doesn’t seem to be in the best of moods.”

When you’re unlucky in love and unlucky at work, who could blame him?

Attorney Chase forced a sheepish smile. As the elevator doors slid open, he quickly ushered his old classmate inside.