Mr. CEO Your Wife Has Wanted a Divorce for a Long Time novel Chapter 475

**Freedom 475**

**Chapter 475**

“Mrs. Brown is calling.”

The words echoed in the room, and this time, Franklin actually registered them. He murmured a noncommittal “Mm,” his attention momentarily captured.

His gaze flickered to the phone resting on the desk, its screen illuminating the dim office with the fading light of the afternoon. But before he could reach for it, the call abruptly ended, leaving a lingering silence.

With a sigh, he picked up the phone, his voice barely above a whisper as he said, “You can go now.”

“Yes, sir,” Chad replied, a hint of uncertainty in his tone.

With that, Chad exited the office, leaving Franklin alone with the weight of impending decisions.

In the wake of their collaborative breakthrough, Wilson Corp wasted no time in broadcasting the news. The momentum was palpable, driven by the desire to showcase their innovation both nationally and internationally. By that very afternoon, the announcement was making waves, and a press conference was hastily arranged.

When Franklin received the update about the event, he remained composed, his voice steady as he instructed, “Adjust my schedule.”

Chad paused, a flicker of concern crossing his features. “You’ll be attending the press conference?”

“Mm,” Franklin affirmed, his response succinct.

“This…” Chad hesitated, the weight of the situation pressing on him.

Franklin had a significant meeting booked for that same morning. It was with Mr. Brown, who had traveled from another state specifically for this encounter. Surely, Franklin hadn’t overlooked that detail.

Chad’s brow furrowed as he carefully reminded him, “But that day, you’re supposed to meet Mr. Brown. He’s flying in just for this. If we suddenly change plans, wouldn’t that—”

Franklin’s silence was telling. He raised his eyes to Chad, his expression calm yet inscrutable.

In that moment, Chad understood. Franklin was acutely aware of the meeting’s significance, and yet he had made his choice.

“…Understood,” Chad finally conceded. “I’ll reach out to Mr. Brown’s team and rearrange the appointment.”

The announcement of the collaboration was undeniably important, but Wilson Corp had a cadre of senior staff capable of managing the event without Franklin’s presence.

Still, Chad felt compelled to add, “The PR department likely isn’t expecting you to show up either. I’ll inform them to prepare your seating arrangement.”

“No need for anything elaborate,” Franklin interjected, his tone unwavering. “I won’t go on stage. Just have them save me a seat in the audience.”

“In the audience?” Chad blinked, taken aback.

If Franklin wasn’t going to speak, what was the point of attending at all?

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