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.

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