Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Selena dashed forward, catching up to him in no time and blocking his path. "Excuse me, sir, could I ask you for a favor?"

The man stopped, his eyes meeting hers. "Sure, what is it?"

Selena got straight to the point, her tone earnest. "I'm willing to pay double for this plane ticket as compensation for any inconvenience. Could you let me have it?"

He didn't answer right away.

Feeling desperate, Selena took a deep breath and raised three fingers, her voice trembling. "Can I triple it?"

A soft chuckle escaped him, his face lighting up with a warm, charming smile that felt like spring sunshine, instantly easing the tension in the air. "Fine. ou can have it." His voice was soothing, like a gentle stream. Relief washed over Selena. "Thank you so much! May you continue to be blessed in the world!"

As the airline staff sorted out their tickets, boarding had begun, so she quickly added him on social media before making a run for it.

He stood there, watching her scamper away like a little rabbit, a slow smile spreading across his face.

...

By the time Selena reached the hospital, it was late. Her uncle, Brook, was pacing the corridor outside the VIP ward, worry etched on his face, puffing on a cigarette.

Selena hurried over, concern in her voice. "Uncle Brook, what's going on?"

Brook let out a huge sigh of relief seeing her and crushed his cigarette underfoot. "That darn kid got into a brawl."

"Is Ricky alright?"

a few scrapes," Brook

why the urgent

he broke the other kid's bones! And that kid happens to be from the

family sat at the pinnacle of Newport's elite, with the Campbell family closely behind. It

press charges and put your brother behind bars. I tried talking it

glanced over at the two bodyguards

hard to get into a top university.

Selena's hand. "You've

baffled. Ricky, though pampered by her aunt and uncle, was a good kid with a strong moral compass. He wasn't one to pick fights. What on earth had happened? "Did

stubborn kid won't say a word.

deep breath. "It's late. Let's head home, and

but there was no reply. She rolled her eyes and walked in, only to see him quickly bury himself under the covers. Selena tried to pull the blanket away,

Ricky stayed silent.

to fess up, or do I have to drag

Ricky mumbled, "That guy deserved

a swift kick. "I said, be honest!" Ricky clammed up

just going to sit back and let yourself get locked up, huh? Fine,

you saying?" Ricky's mother

words as sharp as ever "Your brother

your net

the

is

suddenly shot up, interrupting her. "Mom, stop with the nonsense! My fight had nothing to do with