"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?"

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

would introduce her to his friends to be part of his social circle. But despite her subtle hints,

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

to sleep and never brought it up again, comforting herself with the fact that at least she

moment she'd longed

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

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

the look?" Everett noticed her

a tight-lipped smile. "If you'd

not want to play the affectionate partner, but she was also holding back from giving

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

Gramps...

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