Silas Everett slightly narrowed his eyes and set down the cutlery in his hand. "Business collaborations often involve many factors for consideration. The York Family has its value and potential in certain aspects, so choosing to collaborate with them is reasonable." Stella Fletcher nodded thoughtfully. "But I’ve heard that the Hawthorne Group and the York Family don’t get along very well. Wouldn’t your collaboration with the York Family provoke dissatisfaction from the Hawthorne Group?" Silas Everett smiled, "Competition and collaboration in the business world are quite normal. I have my own judgment and decisions. The Hawthorne Group’s attitude does not affect my choices." Stella Fletcher awkwardly smiled and stayed silent. Silas Everett seemed to see through her thoughts and couldn’t help but say, "If you have something to say, just say it! Let me guess, are you thinking why I chose to cooperate with the York Family and openly oppose the Hawthorne Family?" Stella Fletcher looked at Silas Everett in surprise, not expecting him to guess her thoughts. She hesitated for a moment, then nodded. "President Everett, I am indeed curious. After all, the Hawthorne Group is quite strong in the business world. Aren’t you worried this might bring trouble to the company?" Furthermore, Caden Hawthorne clearly stated that whoever dares to cooperate with the York Family is openly an enemy of the Hawthorne Group. Silas Everett curled his lips, "Do you think I haven’t considered all this? It’s Caden Hawthorne who is too arrogant, unwilling to cooperate with our Everett Group, so I can only choose the York Family. After all, the York Family is now relying on our Everett Group, so if we’re going to do it, let’s be the biggest winner." Follow current novels on novelꜰire.net The business world is like a battlefield, a relentless fight to the end. There are no absolute friends, nor absolute enemies. Caden Hawthorne is too proud and arrogant, he doesn’t even consider the Everett Group important, so there’s no need for him to stoop low to beg Caden Hawthorne for cooperation. Besides, the York Family is now grateful to him, so why not take advantage of it? Stella Fletcher listened to Silas Everett’s words, silently marveling at the complexity and cruelty of the business world. She slightly furrowed her brow and said, "But President Everett, after all, the Prince of The Aethelgard Circle isn’t easy to deal with either." Silas Everett’s lips slightly curved into a confident smile. "I know Caden Hawthorne is formidable, but I, Silas Everett, am no pushover either. In the business world, sometimes taking risks can yield greater benefits." Stella Fletcher found that she couldn’t figure out Silas Everett anymore. Are all the men in their elite circles prioritizing profit over emotions? That’s right, Stella Fletcher’s thoughts shifted, reminding herself that she and he were not from the same world. She could not integrate into his circle and life, so what was she actually hoping for? Thinking of this, Stella Fletcher couldn’t help but smile bitterly. Silas Everett noticed Stella Fletcher’s changing expression and slightly furrowed his brow. "What’s wrong? You seem to be looking rather pale?" Stella Fletcher quickly shook her head and said, "It’s nothing, President Everett. I’m just lamenting the complexity of the business world. We ordinary people find it hard to understand the battles among you elites." Silas Everett chuckled and said, "Actually, it’s not that complicated. The struggles in the business world are merely for profit. But sometimes, it’s not just for profit." Stella Fletcher looked at Silas Everett with some confusion, "President Everett, what do you mean?" Silas Everett narrowed his eyes slightly, as if pondering something, "Sometimes, the fights are also for dignity, to demonstrate one’s worth." He admitted that Caden Hawthorne is strong and excellent, but he, Silas Everett, is no less capable. He must prove to everyone that he can be even better than him. Hearing this, Stella Fletcher lowered her eyes and stayed silent. The hope that once ignited in her eyes was instantly extinguished. It seems that she was being sentimental. Just then, Silas Everett’s assistant Kerry hurriedly ran over, looking serious, "President Everett, there’s trouble." Silas Everett frowned slightly and asked, "What’s the matter?" Kerry glanced at Stella Fletcher, hesitating. Silas Everett also looked at Stella Fletcher and said, "It’s okay, you can say it!" With the approval of Silas Everett, Kerry finally said, "Caden Hawthorne’s wife, Vivian Lynch, was in a car accident and is now being rescued in the hospital." "What?" Hearing this, Silas Everett was taken aback. Stella Fletcher was also shocked, standing up quickly to ask, "Kerry, what did you just say?" "Vivian Lynch was in a car accident and is now being rescued in the hospital." Upon hearing this, Stella Fletcher felt her brain buzz, completely taken aback, "Vivian, she was in a car accident?" Stella Fletcher, as Vivian Lynch’s best friend, felt weak in the legs upon hearing her best friend was in a car accident, struggling to stand. Seeing this, Silas Everett timely supported her, showing concern, "Are you okay?" Stella Fletcher shook her head, her eyes full of worry. "I’m fine, President Everett, I’m sorry, but I need to go to the hospital to check on Vivian." Silas Everett knew Stella Fletcher was Vivian Lynch’s closest friend, and upon learning she was in trouble, she wouldn’t be able to stay calm. So, he nodded slightly, "Alright, I’ll take you there immediately!" Stella Fletcher looked gratefully at Silas Everett. "Thank you, President Everett." Thus, the three of them hurriedly left the restaurant. Kerry was driving in the front passenger seat, while Silas Everett and Stella Fletcher sat in the back seat, and the car sped swiftly down the road. Sitting in the luxury car, Stella Fletcher felt uneasy, her hands trembling, and kept murmuring, "Vivian will surely be safe." Silas Everett looked at Stella Fletcher’s nervous appearance and softly consoled, "Don’t worry too much, maybe things are not that bad." Stella Fletcher nodded slightly, but the worry in her eyes did not diminish at all. She tightly clasped her hands, silently praying that Vivian Lynch could safely get through this crisis. The car sped down the road, the scenery outside fleeting by. Stella Fletcher’s anxiety grew, eager to fly to the hospital to see Vivian Lynch’s condition immediately. Silas Everett also remained silent, his eyes slightly narrowed, lost in thought about something. City’s First Hospital. When Silas Everett and Stella Fletcher arrived at the hospital, they hurriedly rushed to the floor where the operating room was located. At this moment, Caden Hawthorne was still waiting outside the operating room, his expression full of anxiety and tension. Riley Hawthorne and Zachary Sutton were also there, looking worried. Stella Fletcher hurriedly approached them and couldn’t help asking, "How’s Vivian doing?" Seeing Stella Fletcher arrive, Riley Hawthorne immediately stepped forward and said, "Stella, what should we do? Sister-in-law is still in rescue." Hearing this, Stella Fletcher was also exasperated, "How could there be a car accident for no reason?" "The police said it was Uncle Hughes who suddenly turned the steering wheel sharply and hit the roadside utility pole. We don’t know why it happened either, and Uncle Hughes is still unconscious in the ward." Riley Hawthorne said anxiously. Stella Fletcher furrowed her brows, filled with doubts, "It’s too strange. Uncle Hughes has always been a stable driver, how could he suddenly turn the steering wheel sharply?" Nearby, Silas Everett couldn’t help but speak up, "Perhaps, there’s another hidden truth behind this car accident." Seeing Silas Everett also arrive, Caden Hawthorne’s expression instantly changed, "Mr. Everett, what are you doing here?" Seeing Caden Hawthorne full of hostility toward Silas Everett, Stella Fletcher felt awkward and quickly explained, "Master Hawthorne, please don’t be angry. I asked my boss to bring me to the hospital."