Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 168

Everett had promised he wouldn't make her take birth control anymore and would use protection instead. She hadn't taken him seriously at the time, but he actually followed through... Saying she didn't feel anything would be a lie. After all, she had once loved him so deeply, yearning for his tenderness and care.

After getting ready for the day, Selena headed downstairs for breakfast. Ava seemed unusually cheerful, serving up a variety of breakfast dishes. In a bright tone, she announced, "Ma'am, Mr. Bennett said you can have whatever you want to eat from now on. No need to stick to his tastes."

"He's really paying attention to the little things now, isn't he? Ma'am, your tough times are finally turning around!" Ava added, wiping away a tear with a smile.

Selena didn't say anything, quietly eating her oatmeal. Her feelings were a tangled mess of emotions.

...

In the CEO's office at Bennett Corporation, Derick knocked and entered to brief Everett on the latest updates on Claire and the others. They'd all confessed, and now it was just a matter of waiting for sentencing. He hesitated, choosing his words carefully, "Mr. Bennett, since Claire is your wife's aunt, are you sure about treating her like everyone else?"

the thought, and for the sake of his own peace, he started thinking of ways to plead without annoying the big boss. But before he could say anything, Everett's cold response shattered

Derick was stunned.

to self-preservation, boss? You're risking losing

"Brook's been really interested in that land in

widened, almost thinking

new district in the south, and that particular land's value had skyrocketed. Many envied Everett for his foresight because he had bought it cheap two years ago f Bennett Corporation

you using this land to keep Brook from bothering

condemn her either. Everett would kill

realized he'd underestimated his boss

offering no reply except, "You talk

right away." Knowing his boss' pride, Derick didn't dare say more

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