My Coldhearted Husband'S Regret novel Chapter 199

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“Let’s go get some food then.” Veronica managed a genuine smile. “That sounds perfect.

Cullen’s tone shifted to casual concern. “Have you had dinner yet?”

“Shouldn’t you apologize or something?” Sabrina asked with the innocent logic of childhood.

But even as she said it, Cook knew the truth. Since Cullen had assumed control of Dennis Group, the company had reached unprecedented heights of success and profitability.

Cook understood Cullen’s nature better than most–he wasn’t the type to keep bending to others‘ demands. When he set his mind on something, he pursued it with single–minded determination.

Sabrina’s eyes widened, clearly caught off guard. “What? Mom, you’re not coming with

But as he had just reminded her, his marriage to Veronica was already the sacrifice he had made for family harmony.

“I guess so.”

Their choice of restaurant proved unfortunate when they encountered Owen, one of Dennis Group’s senior executives, who was dining there with his own family.

Before Cullen could answer, Cook’s voice turned sharp with ultimatum. “I won’t stand for this! If you’re determined to move forward with this deal, then fine–but you’ll remove them from it. And if you refuse, then I’ll-”

Cullen slipped his phone back into his pocket, his expression completely relaxed. “Your great–grandmother is upset with me.”

“You wouldn’t dare…”

Veronica stepped back from the small group, her voice steady but distant. “You all should go. I have other plans.”

For Cullen to openly involve the Crystal and the Mack in Dennis Group business meant

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he wasn’t concerned about the consequences. It meant he had already chosen hist path.

“No.” Veronica reached out and smoothed down Sabrina’s hair with gentle fingers. “1 need to take care of something else. Enjoy your dinner.”

“No, not yet.”

Owen guided his wife and children toward their reserved private room, then doubled back to approach Dario. “I have to admit, I thought we might get another opportunity to work together. But given recent developments…”

“Interesting.” Dario’s response carried an edge of frost. He paused deliberately before continuing, “I also understand that the Crystal and the Mack have been given substantial roles in this project. Has that created any… internal friction at Dennis Group?”

Sabrina leaned over with obvious curiosity. “What was all that about?”

“Oh… okay, I guess.”

Cullen’s response was maddeningly calm, followed by a soft laugh. “Took you long enough to hear about it.”

The instant he answered, her voice crackled through the speaker like a whip. “Did you actually authorize a partnership deal between Dennis Group and both the Crystal and the Mack?”

“Not today. I’ll handle it when the time is right.”

“Really? What did you do to make her angry?”

They had barely settled into Cullen’s car when his phone buzzed insistently. Cook’s name flashed across the screen.

Veronica’s smile never wavered, though it didn’t quite reach her eyes. She turned on her heel and walked away without another glance back.

Cullen’s gaze followed her retreating form, but he made no move to stop her. His jaw tightened almost imperceptibly before he looked down at Sabrina. “We should get going.”

Cullen stared at his phone for a moment, then let out a quiet chuckle.

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The silence that followed was heavy with defeat. Cook had backed down.

Meanwhile, back at the office, Dario noticed Veronica’s return but didn’t pry into how the school event had gone. Instead, he simply asked, “You’re back early. Have you eaten anything?”

The board members and senior executives had learned that betting on Cullen’s vision was the surest path to prosperity. If she tried to challenge him now, the first opposition she’d face wouldn’t come from Cullen himself–it would come from every other stakeholder who had grown rich under his leadership.

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