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.

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?

she laughed, tears started

to grip her chin, his voice low and dangerous. "What did you

scorn. "You say I'm a good actress, but

cold as ice.

bit her lip, speaking slowly and deliberately, "Two months ago, that night... You drank too much and asked me to pick you

was burned into her memory, impossible to

a crime to have

but he had no right to treat her this way as if she were nothing. She was a person, with feelings and

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

alone send her to

didn't!" He took a deep breath, trying to control his desire

bewildered. "Selena, are you

out