Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 154

Her defiance surprised him, adding an unexpected twist to his life.

Plus, he had his own physical needs to consider. Margot was pregnant, so she couldn't handle his demands, and finding someone else was just asking for trouble. Who else was more fitting than her? He still needed her around, so laying on the charm was no big deal just a bit of sweet talk would do.

Selena rolled her eyes internally but didn't bother calling out his hidden agenda. Whatever he was thinking didn't matter to her anymore.

She was utterly spent and soon drifted back into a deep sleep.

Everett, on the other hand, wasn't sleepy at all. But as he held Selena, inhaling the subtle scent of her body wash-despite using the same one, hers seemed more inviting-he found himself relaxing. He kissed the back of her neck, slowly unwinding and eventually nodding off as well.

...

At Bennett Corporation.

Derick strode into the office, flanked by two towering security guards, and pointed at Lydia's desk. "Search it!"

of the situation, while Lydia's

a smile at Derick. "Derick, what's this about? Why are you suddenly searching my

bore into her. "You really have no

know," Lydia

ignoring

the guards brushed Lydia aside and began

this is a violation of my privacy! Is this how Bennett Corporation treats its employees? Where are my rights? I'll make sure everyone knows about this!"

compartment in the bottom drawer and handed it over to Derick

feel mistreated, you can explain it to the police. Take

and she crumpled to

...

Night quietly settled in.

windows were glowing brightly, and the

he

up, he flicked on the room light. The bed beside him was empty, the

that he'd