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.

wheel. It seemed so childish to

earth

composed and suave, Everett found

times. He wrapped his coat tighter, feeling the chill of the

for the sake

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

bonus, right?

Derick felt reinvigorated and set

restless. Derick was nowhere to be seen, which was

much had happened in a few short hours. Her mind was swirling, and now wasn't the time for rash

clung to him,

Everett took