Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 166

For three years of their marriage, Everett came home to mostly fulfil his physical desires. Their conversations mostly happened in bed, and they never really had a genuine heart-to-heart like any ordinary couple. But now, the scene unfolding before her felt dreamlike, almost too good to be true. She never imagined Everett would one day notice her sour mood, let alone soothe her with such tenderness. Her eyes softened. "Okay, I understand." She accepted his kindness this time.

She agreed with Everett's point that overindulging someone could backfire. If Claire acted out more recklessly, it would only lead to more harm, bringing even more distress to Brook and Ricky. It was better to seize this moment for some serious introspection. "Selena, do you know how much I earn in a minute?" Everett asked suddenly.

Caught off guard, Selena instinctively replied, "How much?"

Everett threw out a ridiculously high number with a smug grin.

"...So what?" Selena asked, puzzled by his sudden boast. Was he just flaunting his wealth?

minutes helping you out, which means I've effectively spent ten times that amount on you. How would you like to pay-PayPal or Apple Pay?" he said, taking his time.

had changed, but it turned out he

a penny to her name. Even if she sold everything she had, it wouldn't cover the amount he

I didn't ask you for help. You did that on your own. You can't just charge me for

to have expected her response. He lounged leisurely as he replied, "Didn't you say yesterday that you don't like taking advantage of others and that we should

unbecoming. As your husband, I feel it's my duty to correct these bad habits of yours to avoid tarnishing the Bennett family's reputation," he said, all righteous

swallowed hard, feeling the weight of his words. The contract she signed with Everett did stipulate that she should uphold

minefield. With a sigh, she admitted, "I don't have that kind of money right now. Can I pay later? Once

chuckled lightly, "I don't accept IOUS. You're short on cash, and frankly, your credit's no good with me. However, I can propose a