Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 217

He could feel her chest rising and falling with frustration. Everett, however, was in high spirits. He let go of her, adjusted his suit jacket with a touch of flair, and walked away with confident strides.

Once he was gone, Selena slumped against the sofa, feeling drained. Having spent so many years in the business world, Everett was as shrewd as they come. He seemed determined to make things difficult for her, and she knew she couldn't match his cunning. There was no running, no hiding. Love was just out of reach...

That afternoon, Selena made her way back to Brook's place. Derick, as always, was quick on his feet. The crowd of debt collectors that had been causing a ruckus outside had vanished, leaving the house enveloped in a tranquil calm, as if the recent chaos had never happened.

A servant handed Selena a cup of steaming tea, gratitude shining in his eyes. After all, if the family went under, they'd be out of a job too, and finding a steady, well-paying gig these days was no easy feat.

Brook had finally had a good night's sleep without the usual nightmares, and the dark circles under his eyes had faded, bringing back his usual cheerful self. "Selena, you didn't have to come all the way back just for me. I'm alright now, and don't worry, with Everett around, there's nothing to fear!"

Selena tightened her grip on her cup, wrestling with the decision of whether to tell her uncle the truth about her relationship with Everett.

Oblivious to her inner conflict, Brook kept talking, "Selena, it's obvious Everett cares a lot about you, or he wouldn't be protecting you and us. They say no marriage is without its bumps, but it's all about understanding and making compromises to make it work."

for the sake of our marriage? That's how we've managed to keep things peaceful. So, maybe it's time you let go of old

your fiery temper in check and make a

the close brush with disaster had mellowed him, stripping away his previous impatience and flamboyance, and leaving

and so many grievances to air. Her uncle was the closest family she had, someone she could always turn

this moment,

the familiar surroundings of the villa, and the contentment in the servants' faces, and

peace to her loved ones,

she'd already spent three years being the dutiful and compliant Mrs. Bennett, hadn't she? That evening, Selena

aromas wafting through the air He

calm and welcoming. "You're back. Go change, and we'll have

raised an eyebrow; this scene was

three years, Mrs. Bennett had taken

lifted even more. He could tell that Selena had finally learned to pick

clinching the toughest deal in business, filled with a