After she hung up the phone, Selena didn't waste any time. She blocked Everett again without a second thought. With that done, she felt a surge of relief wash over her.

She was done pleading with that jerk for a divorce. Whether he signed or not didn't matter. He'd have no choice but to come crawling back, asking for a divorce once Margot started showing. Selena was ready to walk away with nothing now, but when he eventually wanted out, she'd make sure it cost him dearly.

---

Everett stood in his mansion as the dial tone echoed in his ear. His expression darkened. His grip on the phone was so tight that his knuckles turned white.

Behind him, Margot's voice was soft and hesitant. "Everett..."

He turned around, barely sparing her a glance. "I'll have the driver take you home," he said coolly, picking up his phone to make another call.

"But won't you get a headache from all that drinking? I can stay and look after you," Margot offered, moving a little closer.

"It's okay. I'm fine." he cut her off firmly.

really late, and I have an early flight. If I go back

hinting, "You've got plenty of

soon

a mix of reluctance and resignation. Despite her disappointment,

---

Joy got up to get ready

to keep up with that jerk's insane schedule.

reached under her pillow, grabbed her phone,

the

her commission was

income was

on Everett. She realized sleep wasn't happening and jumped out of bed, booted up her computer, and dashed off an email to

up for anything, no matter the level. Just send them my

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