Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 156

"Selena, get yourself back here right now! Or I'm storming over to Bennett Corporation!" Claire's voice was like thunder, practically shaking Selena's eardrums. The call ended with a harsh click before Selena could even say a word. Setting her phone down, Selena glanced at the wall clock and realized it was already past three in the afternoon. She'd been out cold, totally oblivious to whatever chaos had erupted. But knowing her aunt, it probably had something to do with Lydia. Everett was known for his no-nonsense attitude, so Lydia was likely in for it.

The memory of Everett's relentless antics the day before still had Selena feeling beat up and slow.

Selena knew her aunt all too well-she was a firecracker with a knack for causing a scene. If she made good on her threat to show up at Bennett Corporation, it would be a disaster. And if Everett got ticked off, it could drag her uncle into the mess, too. Everett had never been fond of him and held some leverage over him.

Despite feeling lousy, Selena dragged herself up, got dressed, and caught a cab back to the Brook's house.

Lydia's mother Kaylee sat with her icy stare, and a bunch of other relatives, including three burly guys and

soon as Claire saw Selena, her anger flared up. Skipping any niceties, she pointed at Selena and barked, "Selena, get Mr. Everett to release Lydia. She's not like you. Lydia is delicate and precious. She can't be in jail!" Selena had heard it all before,

across the face. Normally, Selena would have dodged, but she was too slow today and took the hit straight on. Her cheek burned, and her head spun

You ungrateful brat. You're acting all high and mighty because you married into the Bennett family and forgot where you came from. If it weren't for me feeding you

kid after three years of marriage, I wouldn't have had to plot for you. Lydia is beautiful and has the right curves even

wasting all my effort. Let me tell you, Selena, if you don't agree to

dizziness faded, Selena stood tall, her answer firm. "Everett will

started throwing