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.

and ignored her, pulling out his phone to make a

pm, Derick showed up at the Irwin house with an

her hair and makeup whenever she accompanied Everett to events. She never imagined they'd be flown in for a small-town banquet. Well, Everett always liked to make a statement. Let him have his way if that was what he

once they understood what it meant, they were thrilled. This

Despite her age, Grace couldn't stop admiring herself

so bad after all. It had been a while since she'd seen her grandma this happy, especially after

8 pm, the

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only planned for a few tables, inviting close friends family. But Everett went all out, renting the entire hotel for

wildfire, and soon,

that night. Normally, he wouldn't bother with toasts from many high-profile folks, but tonight, he clinked glasses with everyone. And he meant it. It's not just

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

was over the moon. Her