Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 200

Chapter 200

If Selena hadn't witnessed with her own eyes last night how he and Margot were wrapped up in each other's arms, she might have doubted herself, thinking she was being unfair to him. She tried to force a smile, but it just wouldn't come. Oblivious to her unease, Everett seemed oddly pleased by the slight accusation in her voice. "What's up? Did you miss me?"

"Not really, just curious," she replied, pushing him away to get up and freshen up.

She was so close that she caught a whiff of the perfume, and that familiar, nauseating feeling began to bubble up inside her again. If she stayed, she feared she might actually be sick.

Mistaking her reluctance for playfulness, Everett grabbed her wrist and pulled her back onto the bed. "Selena, I've missed you too."

hand slid up her thigh, inching

chill ran through Selena. She knew what he was after. By now, she could read the signs

honest about seeing Margot. She wouldn't have felt so disgusted if he had just been truthful. Instead of being honest, he lied and seemed focused only

his persistent nature well enough. Outright refusal would only seem like a game to him. Her only choice was to feign annoyance. "You... you go take a

his dark eyes narrowing as he leaned closer to her ear,

I'm disgusted with you!" she snapped, her voice rising as she

stumbled back, caught off guard. Finally, he seemed to notice her irritation, studying her closely. "Are you mad because I didn't

trembled slightly. She knew she had to keep her composure, as his intuition was sharp. Playing along, she adopted an upset tone. "No, your

a charming smile. "Mrs. Bennett, I'll take the day

His tenderness and thoughtfulness

happened. That Margot hadn't gone to see him. That she hadn't heard those