"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

would introduce her to his friends to be part of his

wife, she didn't dare confront him, fearing

again, comforting herself

moment she'd

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

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

with the look?" Everett noticed

tight-lipped smile. "If you'd told me earlier, I wouldn't have

to play the affectionate partner, but she was also holding back from giving him a piece of

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

Gramps...

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