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!"

exchanged confused glances, unsure of the situation, while Lydia's face turned

she forced a smile at Derick. "Derick,

her. "You really

Lydia insisted, still playing the

ignoring her as the

orders, the guards brushed Lydia aside and began their

couldn't fend off the guards. "Derick, 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!" She reached for her phone to record, but just then, one guard made a discovery.

pills from a hidden compartment

mocking look. "Lydia, if you feel mistreated, you can explain it

out, and

...

Night quietly settled in.

opened his eyes, the city lights outside the floor-to-ceiling windows were glowing brightly,

out instinctively, he

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

usually on high alert, rarely falling into such a deep sleep that he'd miss anything. However, this time he had slept so soundly unaware of