"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?"

back. He missed our wedding celebration, so we're making it up

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

stood outside, stunned. As his lawful wife, she didn't dare confront him, fearing

it up again, comforting herself with

the moment she'd longed

arrived, yet she felt no joy, just disbelief, and absurdity. When she'd stopped wanting anything,

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about, she wouldn't have come. It would only ruin her

with the look?" Everett

a tight-lipped smile. "If you'd told me earlier, I

to play the affectionate partner, but she was

trusts most. If he senses something's off, Gramps will definitely find

Gramps...

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