Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 139

Jaime held up a small mirror, inspecting his handsome right cheek where a clear slap mark stood out. The culprit? The guy sitting across from him, sipping a strong drink. He winced as he accidentally tugged at the corner of his mouth, then shot an annoyed glare at Everett. "Everett, what's your deal tonight? Disturbing my peace at this hour!"

He had been working his charm on this girl for two weeks, and just when she was about to say yes, Everett ruined everything. When Selena had called him a jerk? Yeah, she wasn't wrong! Everett took a slow sip of his drink and said coolly, "Just doing my duty."

Jaime was taken aback. Duty? Since when did Everett care about doing the right thing? That was a surprise!

But Jaime quickly figured out what had ticked Everett off. He chuckled, "So, hit a wall with Selena and decided to take it out on me, huh?"

Everett didn't react, acting like he hadn't heard a word. Out of nowhere, he asked, "Where's Callum? Still in the hospital?"

Jaime called a server over for a towel, wrapped it around some ice, and pressed it to his face. He's worried that the swelling would ruin his looks for tomorrow.

Annoyed, Jaime replied, "How should I know? You think I keep tabs on another guy's schedule?"

this. Got a crush on him or something? Be real with me, man. I can step aside for you two!" Everett let out

back, "Better than hoping to

each other too well, and Everett's prickly attitude screamed frustration. Unmet desires could twist

couldn't help but laugh in frustration. "Well, look

"The company's got a new project in Antartica. You're the perfect guy for the job. You're leaving

not exile! Haven't I apologized enough? Give me a chance to

fast, he leaned in closer to Everett, a mischievous glint in his eye. "Your biggest headache right

regarded him coolly before he

about attitude. Derick mentioned she brought you lunch today and you were a total jerk, driving her away. That's

know you're picky, but

her cooking, no matter how it

Doesn't she deserve

No wonder she's ignoring you and even deleting