Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Selena felt like her wrist might snap under his grip, and she couldn't help but frown, baffled by his sudden change in mood. However, she was mindful of how things looked to others, so she clamped down on her irritation and replied calmly, "Dr. Campbell did me a favor, so

I went for a walk in the park with him as a thank you. He was just helping me get a leaf out of my hair."

"Really?" Everett said, clearly skeptical.

Selena, exasperated, shot back, "What else could it be? What's going on in that head of yours?"

Innocence was written across her face, and Everett scrutinized her for a moment. When he saw the leaf tangled in her hair, his chilly demeanor started to melt.

With a graceful flick of his fingers, he plucked the leaf free, waving it in front of Callum, perhaps intentionally, as he coolly said, "I'm her husband. I'll handle it. Thank you for stepping in."

Callum just gave a laid-back smile and stayed silent.

"Oh, speaking of which, Callum, why didn't you make it to our wedding yesterday? I had Derick send you an invite. Didn't you get it?"

Everett let go of Selena's wrist and casually draped his arm around her shoulder. They looked like the perfect couple-him tall and dashing, her petite and charming.

him a sideways glance, surprised he'd gone

make sense to invite Callum; after all, he and Everett were close. She realized she'd brushed

make it.

a smile, though his eyes were still ice-cold. Out of nowhere, he pulled out

the reception, have some candy instead. Maybe it'll bring

flicking briefly to

mom's been scouting for a match for you, if

soon.Congrats in advance, Callum."

smile wavered just

finally picked up on the strange vibe in their

like he was marking his territory, or like a kid whose favorite toy was about to be snatched

faith in

recalled Callum mentioning how they had once been rivals over something dear, which had brewed some tension between them.

felt like a stand-in for Margot, and the thought made her