Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 147

The heat radiating from Everett felt almost suffocating, and instinctively, he leaned in closer, claiming her without a second thought.

Selena, however, was having none of it. She twisted and turned, trying to break free. They were in a parking lot, for heaven's sake! Anyone could walk by, and there were cameras everywhere. If anyone caught them, Everett might escape the gossip, but she'd be the one

dragged through the mud-mocked, ridiculed, and looked down upon.

If people talked about her in the future, they'd only remember her as the woman caught with a man in broad daylight in a car. That scandal would overshadow everything else, and she couldn't let it destroy her dreams of building a successful career.

Finding a sudden burst of strength, Selena managed to free her hands and slapped Everett across the face, hard enough to make his head turn.

Clutching the front of her torn blouse, she swallowed hard, her voice rough yet determined. "I'll say it again. I did nothing wrong. I don't care whether you believe me or not. Just get lost!"

Everett's gaze was intense as he slowly turned back to face her, making her shiver. Without wasting any time, she reached for the car door, hoping to call for help. Surely, he'd care about his reputation.

But Everett wasn't fooled. His tongue clicked in frustration as his patience ran thin. In one swift motion, he removed his tie and used it to bind her wrists tightly. His knee nudged her legs apart.

her eyes, feeling a wave of despair wash over her. Out of nowhere, she started laughing softly. Leaning close to his ear, she murmured, "Everett, you must find it insulting to think I sent you to another woman's bed, right? And yet,

tears

lifting his head to grip her chin, his voice low and dangerous. "What

was full of scorn. "You say I'm a good actress, but I'm not even in your

ice. "Don't just

"Two months ago, that night...

was burned into her memory, impossible

to have feelings

to treat her this way as if she were nothing. She was a person, with feelings and emotions, who could be hurt

been at that meeting discussing business, but he left right after. He hadn't been drunk and

alone send her to

a deep breath, trying to control his desire as he stared at

bewildered. "Selena, are you

out