Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Everett's gaze darkened instantly, knowing full well that this woman wouldn't say anything nice if her life depended on it. He sneered, "You're lying right in front of your parents. Aren't you worried they'll have a midnight chat with you?"

Everett was being so irritating.

Selena turned to glare at him, thought for a moment, and reintroduced him, "Dad, Mom, meet my future ex-husband." Everett was speechless. After a beat, he chuckled. "Selena, I dare you to introduce me like that at tonight's dinner party." Selena picked up on the "dinner party" bit and stood up, eyeing him strangely. "How'd you hear about that?"

"Grandma mentioned it this morning. She said she even got us outfits to make a grand entrance tonight."

Everett paused, a sly grin tugging at his lips. "We can't let her down, so I agreed."

Selena's mind was buzzing. Given her and Everett's current situation, hosting a dinner party together was downright awkward. She was planning to convince him to scrap the idea on their way back from paying respects. They both agreed weddings weren't their thing, so it should've been easy. But here he was, throwing a curveball.

Selena knew he was doing this on purpose, her hands clenching in frustration. "Haven't seen you this keen in the past three years."

just couldn't stand seeing

not at all bothered by being called out, crossed his arms and said coolly, "Don't want to go? Fine, tell Grandma yourself." He knew Selena wouldn't do that, as it might upset

his smug face, Selena felt her chest tighten with anger. She moved her lips several times before her voice emerged. Words nearly gritted through her

picked up a twig, and tried to snap it at Everett with force. The twig, which

was this? It was not

J.ne

expression, but when he laughed, his features softened, like the

like her who was obsessed with looks. Otherwise, who could put up with him with

Everett's smile faltered.

she brought in front of

took out a wet wipe, carefully cleaning the photo on the tombstone while speaking to

Dad, your daughter's here