Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 182

Chapter 182

Jimmy had failed to get what he wanted and ended up hurt in the process. He was boiling with rage and plotted to grab another chance to kidnap Selena and get back at her by making her suffer. But before he could even set his plan into motion, Everett's bodyguards nabbed him first.

Judging from the setup, it was obvious Everett was out for revenge on behalf of his wife.

Wasn't there talk about the couple not getting along? What was the real deal here?

Even though he was puzzled, Jimmy, who'd clawed his way up from being a nobody to a decent businessman, was no dummy. He was a pro at reading the room and knowing when to push forward or back off.

He quickly plastered on a smile. "Mr. Bennett, I've heard so much about you. My business can't hold a candle to the Bennett Corporation. As for offering your wife as some kind of business deal, I really have no clue what you're talking about. Maybe... you've got the wrong guy?"

"Oh, Mrs. Bennett does look a bit familiar... Right, it hit me! A couple of months ago, I had a bit too much to drink and called for some company here. That girl did have a passing resemblance to Mrs. Bennett... Mrs. Bennett, could you have wandered into the wrong room? Maybe I just

a little dumb when I've had a few too many." As he talked, he slapped himself hard on the cheeks. "But if you don't

him. He was using his drunkenness as an excuse and blamed her for walking into the wrong room. That was just

eyes narrowed, and he didn't

glimmer of smugness in his eyes. It seemed like Mr. Bennett didn't really care about his wife. Maybe it was just his bruised ego. No guy liked to be made a fool

Jimmy needed to do was pin

late at night

that night and they'd never rat him out.

anger. Jimmy

been silent the whole time. Was he going to buy