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

the urgent

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

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

won't settle. He wants to press charges and put your brother behind bars.

over at the two bodyguards standing

a kid, and he's worked so hard to

gripped Selena's hand. "You've got to help your

was baffled. Ricky, though pampered by her aunt and uncle, was a good kid with a strong moral compass.

it made Brook even more agitated. "The stubborn kid won't say a word. He just locked himself up after we bailed

took a deep breath. "It's late. Let's head home, and I'll

quickly bury himself under the covers. Selena tried to pull

Ricky stayed silent.

fess up, or do I have to

a few seconds, Ricky mumbled, "That guy deserved

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

just going to sit back and let yourself get locked up, huh? Fine, if you felt so bold enough

saying?" Ricky's

as ever "Your brother got into this mess because of

your net

him take the fall?

for you, this is

fight had nothing to do with