"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?"

Callum back. He missed

introduce her to his friends to be part of his social circle. But despite her

As his lawful wife, she didn't dare confront him,

night, she cried herself to sleep and never brought it up again, comforting herself with the fact

moment she'd longed

felt no joy, just disbelief, and absurdity. When

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about, she wouldn't

with the look?" Everett noticed her displeasure and

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

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

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

Gramps...

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