Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 181

Chapter 181

The car rolled up to the club's entrance, its polished exterior gleaming under the dim lights. The doorman, ever attentive, rushed over to swing the door open.

Selena glanced up at the grand entrance, her hand resting on her knee, tensing up without her even realizing it. For a moment, she sat still.

Then, suddenly, Everett's tall figure filled the doorway, blocking her view. He extended his hand to her, saying, "Come on out."

Selena's eyes lingered on his hand-strong, with well-defined knuckles. His broad palm seemed like it could promise endless security. Almost as if in a trance, she gently placed her hand in his, allowing him to guide her inside.

They walked through the club, stopping only when they reached the door of the private room where everything had gone down. Everett glanced at Selena, picking up on the subtle fear flickering in her eyes. Refusing to let her back away, he held her hand firmly and pushed the door open.

them stood, looking familiar. They were

her to make out the boss' face,

pressed her lips together,

boss looked up then, and at the sight of Everett, his eyes widened in shock. When

caught a glimpse of Selena, he thought

as a small-time hustler. He made his first fortune and went legit, opening a tech company. But it's mostly a front. He runs an online casino on the side, likely

Derick spoke,

up his act and even snagged the Entrepreneur of the Year award for three years

butter.

down at Jimmy, his tone icy, "Jimmy, enlighten me. What big-deal project did your company and Bennett Corporation team up on, that I'd be willing to throw my own wife into the