Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 204

Chapter 204

"I need a drink."

Only with a buzz could she shove Everett's words to the back of her mind and forget how her heart fluttered like a fool at the mere hint of his affection.

Selena sighed, heading back to the private room. Callum, worried about her, tagged along.

Selena found herself in a cozy corner and reached for the bottle, ready to drown her sorrows. But Callum, ever the thoughtful friend, handed her a cocktail with a beautiful gradient hue. "This one's really good. Want to give it a try?"

She knew what he was up to-cocktails were lighter and not as harsh on the system. Ah, classic Callum, always the doctor, even when it came to drinks.

Selena craved something stronger but couldn't just brush off Callum's kindness. He genuinely cared, and she didn't want to hurt his feelings.

taking the glass and knocking

came the second, then the

finished shots after shots, he couldn't help but step in, gently holding her hand. "Even if it's not

for another drink, he

want it

was spinning, and her attempts to reclaim the drink were clumsy at best. Her eyes

a burst of frustration, she lunged at Callum, more to

sudden move, and found himself pinned on

for the glass, bringing them closer, her hair brushing

He froze, motionless.

looked like she was draped

going on here?" A sharp voice broke the