Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

"Selena, try saying one more word!" Everett suddenly snapped at her.

Selena was caught off guard, her heart pounding in her chest. She clutched it, wondering why she couldn't just speak her mind. Was Everett having his special monthly time as well?

Lately, Everett was like a walking powder keg, ready to explode at any moment, and she couldn't figure out why! In small towns like theirs, gossip spread faster than wildfire. If they started arguing here, it would be the talk of the town in no time. Selena took a deep breath, trying to calm herself. She spoke to him evenly, "This place isn't quite like the bustling Newport you're used to. Can you just make do for now?"

"No."

Selena felt her temper rising. This was the best bridal shop in town, and it was what it was. Why was he nitpicking like there was no tomorrow.

Seriously, as the bride, she wasn't even complaining. What was this guy fussing about?

"So, what do you want?" she asked, eyes scanning the room. "If you want to cancel the banquet, fine by me. We can cover the cost. Don't worry, I'll pay for it myself!"

After all, the neighbors had already witnessed her husband come home yesterday, which was enough to quiet them down.

her and ignored her, pulling out his phone to

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hair and makeup whenever she accompanied Everett to events. She never

were initially shocked, but once they understood what it meant, they were thrilled. This showed that Everett genuinely valued Selena and wanted

makeover. Despite her age, Grace couldn't stop admiring herself in the mirror,

bad after all. It

the banquet officially

1.ned

planned for a few tables, inviting close friends family. But Everett went all out, renting the entire hotel for the Right and letting everyone join the

news spread like wildfire, and soon, a crowd gathered to join

but tonight, he clinked glasses with everyone. And he meant it.

of the night, he was quite tipsy, barely able to walk straight. Derick

over the moon. Her