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?"

fine, just a few scrapes,"

the urgent

that kid

the Campbell family closely behind. It was

settle. He wants to press charges and put your brother behind bars. I tried talking

two

hard to get into a top university. A criminal record would ruin

gripped Selena's hand. "You've

her aunt and uncle, was a good kid with a strong moral compass. He wasn't one to pick fights. What on

say

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

walked in, only to see him quickly bury himself under the covers. Selena tried to pull the blanket away, but he held on tight. She stood over him, her voice firm. "Come on, spill it. Why did you

Ricky stayed silent.

expression was ice-cold. "Are you going to fess up, or do I have to drag it

a few seconds, Ricky

beat, Selena gave the bed a swift kick.

get locked up, huh? Fine, if you felt so bold enough to

Ricky's mother Claire

as ever "Your brother got into

your net

take the

is how you

suddenly shot up, interrupting her. "Mom, stop with the nonsense! My fight had nothing to do with Selena. I just didn't like that