Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Drops of hot water trickled down Everett's cheeks, leaving a rosy tint on his fair skin. His handsome face was stormy and intense as he suddenly stood, fixing Selena with a gaze that could cut glass. Fury brewed in his eyes, and the air around them was chilled to the bone. Selena, surprisingly bold, held his gaze without flinching. She stood tall, her neck stiff with defiance, and her resolve was unwavering despite the redness around her eyes.

"Everett, I'm done with your money. I'll draft a new divorce agreement. If you're man enough, just sign it. Let's get the divorce and go our separate ways. You'll live your life, and I'll live mine. We're done here!"

She slammed the water glass onto the table, ignoring Everett's thunderous expression, and strutted out with her head high, her heels clicking sharply on the floor.

Behind her, Everett's fist tightened, the veins on his hand standing out like ropes.

A few moments later, the office door swung open again. Without looking up, Everett sneered, "Selena, it's too late to have regrets now..."

But instead of Selena's usual meek apology, a voice full of amusement chimed in. "Dude, did I just see your feisty little wife throw water on you and demand a divorce? Is that really Selena, or am I still tipsy from last night?"

The man slapped his forehead in disbelief. Even though he had witnessed it all from outside the door, he still couldn't wrap his head around it.

Everett looked up coldly at the newcomer.

The man was strikingly good-looking. His eyes always had a touch of mischief and flirty affection. This was Jaime, Everett's childhood friend and the heir to the Landon Corporation.

Everett wiped his face with a tissue, crumpled it, and tossed it into the trash, scoffing dismissively. "She's just playing hard to get."

Jaime rubbed his chin, clearly skeptical. "I don't think so. She's never gone this far before."

more than silent retreats to her parents' house, only to return when she realized Everett wasn't coming after her. But this time, with divorce papers

You're single. This is just her being flirty!"

was stunned. Was that

the game of love, Jaime picked up on Selena's change. When she threw water on Everett, the look in her eyes was one of genuine

object, "No, I think Selena's serious this

he could finish, Everett's cold stare silenced

his friend's dull three-year marriage was about

and frowned, saying,

silent.

any advice he might have given. If Everett ended up chasing

straightened up and finally got to the point. "James wants to meet you at his private party next week. I've

going viral,

to clear things

other words, they'd need to squash the negative buzz from this divorce drama to move forward with the partnership. Jaime left it at that, placed the invitation

he couldn't help but chuckle. It looked like he'd have plenty

...

such a jerk? Besides

second. She regretted not doing more than just splashing