Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 202

Chapter 202

"Go ahead. I'm okay with it."

She agreed so quickly that it left Everett feeling a bit miffed. He remembered how, in the past, every time he planned a night out, she'd get upset. She'd drop hints for him to come back early because she was worried some other woman might catch his eye. Now, she seemed almost eager for him to head out.

Everett didn't let his feelings show. Instead, he casually walked over and lifted her right off the couch.

Surprised and suddenly airborne, Selena instinctively wrapped her arms around his neck. "Everett, what are you doing?"

He carried her toward the dressing room. "I worry you might not sleep well without me around, so why not come along?" Selena squirmed, "I... I can't..."

Ignoring her protests, he set her down and chuckled softly. "Are you going to change yourself, or should I lend a hand?" He reached to unbutton her nightgown.

Selena, unable to match his playful stubbornness, bit her lip. "I'll do it myself!"

An hour later, they both found themselves at the trendy new bar, Encounter.

the entrance. He spotted Everett and Selena and noted the possessive way he held her around

not grasp the significance, but Jamie, who'd shared everything with Everett since childhood,

came to romance. He might pursue a woman out of desire, but once morning came, they meant nothing to him. He'd always treated Selena like this despite her being his wife in every official sense. Now, here he was, not at some

pondering if Everett had finally fallen for

a cheeky grin, he greeted Selena warmly, "Great to see you, Selena!

had her

she couldn't ignore his

smile back. "Wishing

en

me tonight,

reserved VIP booth and clinked glasses with them a couple of times

faces from their social circle. The young elites and socialites were all taken aback by Everett's choice

usual flattery of Everett, only

the socialites

singing praises about her skin, asking

she went

forge a connection.