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.

Everett and Selena and noted the possessive way he held her around the

but Jamie, who'd shared everything with Everett since

but once morning came, they meant nothing to him. He'd always treated Selena like this despite

pondering if Everett had finally fallen for

"Great to

had her

about Jaime, she couldn't

smile back. "Wishing you great success with the

en

Everything's on me tonight, so enjoy to your heart's

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

circle. The young

were quick to return to their usual flattery of Everett, only this

the socialites who

her were now singing praises about her skin, asking

she went to,

forge a connection.