Chapter 179

Chapter 179

Everett wasn't in the mood for any nonsense and was just about to hang up when a hunch told him it might be about Selena. Driven by curiosity, he said, "Go on."

Derick swallowed hard before speaking softly, "Mr. Bennett, have you ever heard of the once most promising star in journalism, Reporter S?"

Everett's brow furrowed, a bad feeling creeping in, "Keep talking."

"Your wife is that famous Reporter S, who vanished for three years and just returned to the journalism scene a month ago, causing quite a buzz..."

Derick's voice dropped to nearly a whisper, "The reason Margot couldn't appear on Ink & Insight was because your wife turned her down. When you had me negotiate with the magazine to get Margot on the magazine, it was indirectly... a slap in your wife's face..." He finished his sentence, practically shaking.

Everett hung up the phone. His gaze was dark and distant, only snapping back when the cigarette burned his fingers. The woman he'd been married to for three years wasn't just some empty-headed socialite but a skilled journalist.

furious earlier. She was adamant about

doubted he would've changed his course of action. Perhaps he would have approached it differently. He still believed that as his wife, the most important thing to Selena should

talents, she probably wouldn't be easily swayed

eyes brightened with the thrill of a challenge, feeling neither angry nor troubled but rather fueled by

was never daunted by any challenge. He always

how many surprises Selena had for him, he

...

herself in Everett's embrace. Feeling numb, she expressionlessly moved his arm from around her

a swift motion, Selena found herself back

long fingers held her chin, kissing her, swallowing any

stealing her breath away. Her limbs went soft, and a

when Selena

realized that Everett's kisses were intense but only lingered on her lips and didn't venture further. Despite that, she could feel

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