Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 185

Chapter 185

This was the answer Selena never imagined she'd hear. Everett, of all people, was actually saying he'd try to meet her emotional needs. Hadn't he always dismissed her feelings, acting like Margot was the only one in his heart? A whirlwind of emotions swept over Selena, leaving her heart in a complete mess. Her long lashes fluttered as she tried to steady herself.

"Hmm?" Everett's lips brushed softly against her cheek, waiting for her response.

For three long years, Selena had loved him without any hope. No one knew how much she'd wished Everett would just turn around and notice her, acknowledge her feelings. And now, it seemed so close.

She was almost ready to nod, seduced by the moment. But then, fireworks exploded overhead, bursting into radiant colors.

The sound snapped her back to reality. Her heart raced, but instead of speaking, she pushed him away, stepping off the Ferris wheel with haste.

Everett's eyes narrowed, irritated. He could tell Selena had almost given in. 'Women,' he thought, 'always so wrapped up in emotions.' Someone like Selena essentially lived for love and romance. She adored trivial things and called it romance.

trying to win her over, Everett would never be caught dead on a Ferris wheel. It seemed so childish

on earth

composed and suave, Everett found himself cursing for the first

the fireworks, suddenly sneezed multiple times. He wrapped his coat tighter, feeling the chill

sake of

pay! Surely, once they patched

bonus, right?

Derick felt reinvigorated and

to be seen, which was just as well; she needed a moment

wasn't the time for

in. The cold wind clung to him, and Selena instinctively leaned toward the

Everett took her movement