Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

with her after all.

In her heart, Selena knew exactly why Margot was at Bennett Corporation-it was all about Everett, of course. Even so, the recent days of closeness with Everett made it hard to accept that he was secretly meeting up with Margot. He had just talked about starting fresh As a journalist, she couldn't just leap to conclusions based on assumptions. So, she shook off her wandering thoughts and trailed behind Margot, keeping a safe distance to avoid being noticed.

She rode the elevator up to the top floor. By now, most of the staff had cleared out for the day, leaving the office dim except for the glow coming from the CEO's office. Margot must've gone in there. Unsure of what she'd find, her mind buzzed with possibilities, but she needed to see for herself. Clenching the takeout bag a little tighter, she took a deep breath and headed toward the office.

The door was slightly open, and light streamed out. As Selena neared, she spotted Everett standing by the floor-to-ceiling window. The black shirt and suit pants he'd donned her choice from earlier-looked incredibly sharp on him. His strong back muscles were enticing and always made her feel safe.

She used to love wrapping her arms around him while they slept, feeling secure and content in his embrace. But now, another woman was holding him from behind, in such a familiar way.

her face draining of color. He had told her he was headed back here for a meeting, that he and Margot weren't how

a giant hand, struggling to breathe. She stood frozen for several moments, then

passed a trash

which descended a few floors before the doors opened to Joy's surprised voice, "Selena? What are you

up, dazed and silent. Joy immediately sensed something was wrong and asked,

lately and was spending all his

door and pouring a cup

much. She tried to sound casual, "It's nothing, just...