Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 159

Selena's brief moment of gratitude disappeared like a puff of smoke. This jerk remained consistent in his knack for saying the wrong thing at the wrong time. She wasn't about to let him belittle her, so she held back her temper and explained, "I did call the police."

Everett scoffed, "Oh, brilliant move! But by the time they'd arrive, you'd be in bad shape!"

Selena fell silent.

Her hands, resting on her knees, clenched tightly. Right then, she almost wished she'd been hit by Bryan instead of being 'rescued' by Everett.

She turned her head to stare out the window, determined to ignore him. She knew that engaging further would only raise her blood pressure.

Seeing her like that made Everett's hands tremble with frustration.

She couldn't see the forest for the trees. Didn't she realize that if he hadn't shown up, those thugs would've had their way? She was just being stubborn!

Landon, the family driver who'd been with the Bennetts forever and practically seen Everett grow up, noticed the spat brewing in the back seat and sighed. After a brief pause, he decided to chime in, "Ma'am, Mr. Bennett didn't mean it that way. He's just worried about you getting hurt. Please, don't take it to heart."

glanced at Landon and moved his

chilly reception she sometimes got, showing her respect and warmth. So, she couldn't just brush

Everett's silent cue, Landon continued, "Of course, what Mr. Bennett means is,

chuckle dryly. "And what would that do? All he does is look down on people and criticize them. Can he really be my

a loss

eyes blazing. "I'm your husband, of course.

to

word, "Is that

much my aunt dislikes me. Every time she calls me over, it's just to stir up trouble. In these three years, I've asked you countless times to join me for dinner at their

know that if you just stood up for

you never

front of

to call on

I'm done asking.

been my biggest bully, it's not my aunt. It's