Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 165

As they chatted, his hand had already started to wander up her thigh in that all-too-familiar way.

Selena was having none of it. Already in a foul mood, she wasn't about to play along. She quickly shoved his hand away and sat up with a huff. "Everett, do you always have to think with your hormones?" she snapped. He propped his head on his hand, giving her a sidelong glance with those dark eyes of his. "Oh, so you're back with us now?"

Feigning a sarcastic tone, he added, "You've been wearing that grumpy face all night, and it's really not doing my mood any favors."

Selena blinked in surprise. It dawned on her that he'd noticed her being lost in thought and had deliberately provoked her to snap her out of it.

Everett's deep, captivating voice sounded again, "Still brooding over your aunt's antics?"

Selena just sighed. She had to admit that even though Everett was a mess when it came to their marriage, in every other way, he was exceptional. He had a knack for reading people, making her feel like an open book around him.

as striking and talented as him being her husband was hardly something she could resist. Everett was the kind of guy people naturally gravitated towards. If he actually loved her, she'd be completely ensnared in this complicated relationship

her lip, Selena hesitated before finally asking, "What are you planning to do about my aunt and her

answering, he countered with, "They plotted against me and messed with you. What do you think I should

was clear: he intended to make sure they faced the music, and it

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Claire. Since Claire let Lydia and her crew get away with harassing her,

and Ricky had

been harsh to me, but Uncle Brook's always been kind. Ricky has also always looked out for me like

she could

mercy to your enemies is just hurting yourself. You've let Claire slide too many times, and she's only gotten bolder. Letting her off the hook again won't her gratitude; she'll just push it

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