Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

She was mulling over how to thank Callum. Doing it face-to-face definitely seemed more genuine than a simple text, plus it would avoid any awkwardness of meeting alone. Even though she had no funny ideas, and Callum, being the stand-up guy he was, wouldn't entertain anything inappropriate, Joy's comments still left her feeling a bit uneasy. It was best to steer clear of any misunderstandings.

Everett's brooding expression didn't ease up one bit when Selena quickly changed her tune; if anything, his lips tightened even more, and his eyes grew darker.

So, she was only keen on going because Callum was attending too?

Catching a glimpse of him, Selena couldn't help but think how unpredictable his moods were getting. She'd already said she'd go, yet he looked all sulky. What a pain!

Not that it was her problem. Selena brushed it off, announcing, "I'm going to change," and headed upstairs without a backward glance.

Having sorted out that tricky business with Sydney, Selena was in high spirits. She slipped into a gorgeous dress and sat down at her vanity to do her makeup.

Before, to fit the Mrs. Bennett image, her makeup leaned towards the mature and sophisticated side, making her look a bit older.

Now, she only had to please herself. She'd picked up a fresh, peachy makeup look from some online video and decided to give it a whirl.

Once she was done, she checked herself out in the mirror. She looked all youthful, vibrant, and simply stunning.

front of the full-length mirror, she indulged in a bit of

who had somehow snuck up behind her. His dark eyes were slightly narrowed, scrutinizing her with an

with a touch of sass, turned to face him, and gave her hair a playful flick. "What do you think of my

hair was styled in a princess updo with sparkly clips, and her velvet

was totally captivating. Compared to the heavy, mature makeup she used to wear,

something seemed to cross his mind, and he spoke

"And totally tacky!

where's your

aback. She should've known better than to ask his opinion, especially from

mood evaporated. Holding back her

really gonna step out in that outfit and

with a set of clothes and tossing them on the bed.

saw it was as dull and outdated as ever.

said, half amused, half annoyed. Before, he