Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Then he leaned in, capturing her lips with a forceful kiss that left no room for protest. He'd been itching to do this since last night, maybe even go further...

Selena felt a shiver run through her, not just from anger. She was floored by how, even after she'd filed for divorce, he dared to make a move on her like this. She tried to shove him away, but he caught her wrists, pinning them above her head. His knee nudged hers apart, pressing against her in a way that was both alarming and intimate.

Selena froze, not daring to move an inch.

He nibbled at her soft lips, his tongue sweeping in without waiting for permission, greedily tasting her sweetness. It was only when Ava let out a startled cry that Everett pulled back, releasing her.

Selena collapsed onto the floor, feeling like jelly, as Everett towered over her, his voice cold and commanding, "Selena, do your part and don't tick me off again!"

Turning anger into energy, Selena wolfed down a big plate of breakfast and finally felt satisfied. Looking back at the last three years, she couldn't believe how much she'd put up with.

She then headed over to Joy's apartment to pack her bags.

work and sat cross-legged on the bed, watching Selena bustle about. "Selena, going back this time means you've patched things up with Everett, right? I had a feeling.

Joy with irritation. "Joy, what's wrong with your eyes? How do you see this as me getting back with that

didn't agree to his

my life hell, so I had no choice but to meet him halfway. We'll revisit the divorce in six months. But hey, it's not all bad. At

company.

know I'm strapped for cash. When I get those

but when Selena looked her way, she

another six months with Everett, and pretending everything was fine while he paraded his infidelity,

and settling on the bed beside Joy with a grin. "I got home late yesterday, so I didn't get to tell you-I saw Margot at the Gallery yesterday. She was looking for trouble, but I gave her a proper smackdown. You should've seen her face. It was priceless. I should've

quick to join in Selena's disdain for Margot,

done that ages ago. Show her who's boss, so she doesn't get any more ideas