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?"

just a few scrapes,"

why the urgent

broke the other kid's bones! And that

the pinnacle of Newport's elite, with the Campbell family closely behind. It was no wonder her uncle

"The kid's mother won't settle. He wants to press charges and put your brother behind

over at the two bodyguards

worked so hard to get into a top

"You've got to

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 Ricky say

agitated. "The stubborn kid won't say a word. He just locked himself up after we bailed him

Selena took a deep breath. "It's late. Let's head home, and I'll talk to Ricky to figure

her eyes and walked in, only to see him quickly bury himself under the covers. Selena tried to pull the blanket

Ricky stayed silent.

was ice-cold. "Are you going to fess up, or do

few seconds, Ricky mumbled, "That guy deserved

beat, Selena gave the bed a swift kick. "I said, be honest!" Ricky

infuriating. "So, you're just going to sit back and let yourself get locked up, huh? Fine, if you felt so bold enough to start a fight, then be ready

are you saying?" Ricky's

sharp as ever "Your brother got into this mess because of you,

your net

take the

is how you repay

My fight had nothing to do with Selena. I just