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.

a Ferris wheel. It seemed so childish to him. If his business rivals saw him, they'd have a field

earth decided to

composed and suave, Everett found himself cursing

He wrapped his coat tighter, feeling

the sake of

story, catching a cold seemed a small price to pay! Surely, once they patched things up and were all sweet

bonus, right?

felt reinvigorated and set off the fireworks

mind still restless. Derick was nowhere to be seen,

now wasn't the time for rash decisions. Making the wrong choice was too easy in such

later, Everett opened the opposite door and got in. The cold wind clung to him, and Selena instinctively leaned toward

Everett took her movement