Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Ricky, standing off to the side with a frown, chimed in, "Don't go begging him for me. What I did was my fault, and I'll face the music! Jail's just jail. I'll come out tougher!" Selena gave him a light smack on the forehead. "Oh, hush!"

Ricky's good-looking face had a stubborn expression as he muttered, "Just don't go asking him for anything!" Selena took a deep breath. She knew Ricky had never liked Everett as his in-law because he could see Everett didn't truly care for her.

Everett married her but always made her feel small, even though she put on a brave face around him. Plus, Ricky grew up attending a fancy private school, rubbing shoulders with the kids of the elite. Those kids either judged their family for 'reaching above their status' by getting close to the Bennett family or gossiped about Everett's flings. This only made Ricky more protective of Selena.

Selena was one of the most cherished women in his life, someone he couldn't stand to see mistreated.

After getting Ricky home and warning him to stay out of trouble, Selena headed back to Joy's residence. She pulled out her phone, opened the blocked list, and there was Everett's number just sitting there.

She remembered her bold words from that night and regretted burning bridges. It was always wise to leave some room for negotiation!

After a moment's hesitation, she unblocked his number and dialed. She didn't expect Everett to pick up, but to her surprise, he answered almost immediately, catching her off guard.

His cold, impatient voice cut through, "Did you call just to stay silent?"

in disbelief. Oh, he really

customer service tone. "Hey, Mr. Everett, I was just calling to see when

used to this question, replied in an

he'd proceed judging from her behavior, but now he was

wasn't going to make it easy. But that suited her just fine. With a grin, Selena said, "If a divorce isn't on the table right

aback by her brazenness, Everett let out a small chuckle.

wasn't asking for help; she was

to ask my husband for a little assistance, don't I?" Selena pressed on with confidence. If they divorced, she'd lose those perks, but he was dragging it out! Everett laughed in exasperation, but he was used to her shameless

explained, "Ricky

with the Campbell kid,

hospital. His mother Sydney's insisting

charges. So, could you