Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

"Do you really think I can't handle you?"

With just a few words, he'd cornered her, and Selena felt rooted to the spot. Clenching her purse tightly, she forced a smile. "Alright, you're the client, your call."

Grabbing the outfit, she muttered curses under her breath as she headed to the bathroom to change.

In the car, Everett's expression softened a bit, but Selena grew more frustrated. She whipped out her phone, furiously texting Joy to vent her irritation. Joy didn't reply-maybe she was busy-leaving Selena's frustration unresolved.

Dinner was booked at Bennett Manor, a property owned by Bennett Corporation. As they reached the entrance of the private dining room, Everett paused and turned to her.

"What?" Selena asked, confused.

"Link arms with me."

"Why?"

briefly, "This dinner is to welcome Callum back. He missed our wedding celebration, so

a young couple, hosting a dinner for his close friend seemed normal. For three years, she'd hoped Everett would introduce her to his friends to be part of his social circle. But despite

As his lawful wife, she didn't dare confront him, fearing she'd anger Everett and be

brought it up again, comforting herself with the fact

the moment she'd longed

she felt no joy, just disbelief, and absurdity. When she'd stopped wanting anything, his actions seemed almost

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what tonight was about, she wouldn't have come. It would only ruin

look?" Everett noticed her displeasure and

"If you'd told me earlier, I

only did she not want to play the affectionate partner, but she was also

Callum is Gramps' doctor and the person he trusts most. If he senses something's off,

Gramps...