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.

things up with Everett, right? I had a feeling. You love Everett too much to let that homewrecker win..." Selena was zipping up her suitcase when Joy's words nearly made her hurt

eyes? How do you see this as me getting back with that jerk?

agree to his

but to meet him halfway. We'll revisit the divorce in six months. But hey, it's not all bad. At least this way, my uncle won't be embarrassed, and I'll get

company.

I get those shares, I can breathe

but when Selena looked her way,

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

me tell you something good." Selena perked up, closing her suitcase 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

quick to join in Selena's disdain for

ages ago. Show her who's boss, so she doesn't get