Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 151

Today, she was wearing a cozy wool knit dress she had adored since picking it up on a post-college trip to Iceland. But now, thanks to Everett, the brute, it lay in tatters. Just thinking about it made her heart ache! Who knows if she'd ever get the chance to go back to Iceland? Lost in her own thoughts, Selena didn't notice Everett's frown at her words. He stubbed out his cigarette, his eyes shadowed with emotions that were hard to decipher. In a low voice, he asked, "Have you thought about what I said last time?"

Caught off guard by his sudden question, Selena paused, then remembered he was talking about the idea of having a child. Without hesitation, she shot back, "I've already told you, I'm not interested in having kids!"

Clearly, this wasn't what Everett wanted to hear. He leaned closer, cool fingers gripping Selena's chin, his gaze intense as if he were searching for her true feelings.

Selena met his gaze unwaveringly, confident in her truth with nothing to hide. Silent tension hung between them. Moments ago, they'd been wrapped up in each other, the air still thick with the aftermath of their passion. But now, Selena's face showed no hint of affection. Just as she had said - sleeping with you today doesn't mean anything.

she wanted and moved on, leaving him feeling used and aggrieved. This woman knew exactly how to throw cold water on

her cheek. "If you're thinking of divorcing me over that incident, I'll get to the bottom of it and give you

She knew he wasn't just doing it for her sake. Anyone who dared to challenge him or the Bennett family

the thought brought her

words, and the heartbreak she had endured in the bitter wind haunted her for too long. Now,

chord. A slight smile tugged at his own lips. In business, understanding what the other party held dear was key. Whether through pressure temptation, or reassurance, he had to know how to soften them up and reach his goals. He was well-versed

making her look innocent and seductive. When she was tearful, pinned beneath him,

Adam's apple bobbed as desire stirred within him again. His hand moved from her cheek to a more intimate caress, slipping inside the neckline of