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

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

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

to press charges and put your brother behind bars. I tried

at the two bodyguards

kid, and he's worked so hard to get into a top university. A criminal record

gripped Selena's hand. "You've got

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

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

Let's head home, and I'll talk

under the covers. Selena tried to pull the blanket away, but he held on

Ricky stayed silent.

fess up, or do I have to drag it

seconds, Ricky mumbled, "That guy deserved

a beat, Selena gave the bed a swift kick. "I

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

are you saying?" Ricky's mother Claire

as sharp as ever "Your brother

your net

take the fall? After

you, this is how you repay

nothing to do with Selena.