Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 225

The mention of those words seemed to trigger a flood of unpleasant memories for Everett. His expression turned icy, his gaze on her sharp and deliberately provoking.

"I want it now. Isn't that what you're here for, or are you being choosy all of a sudden?"

His words were harsh, leaving her feeling exposed and embarrassed.

Selena wasn't sure if his words were what stung or if she just felt unjustly treated, but tears welled up in her eyes. Yet, stubborn as ever, she was determined to stick to the path she had chosen.

She sniffed, fighting back the bitterness, quickly wiping her tears away and regaining her composure.

"Alright."

Her voice came out raspy as she said it. She shifted slightly, opened a drawer, and took out a condom.

She even managed a customer-service-like smile at him. "Mr. Bennett, let me assist you."

open the package, kneeling on the bed and

and since this was unavoidable,

wanted, seeing her so subdued irritated him. There was a knot in his heart that

all week and had stayed in a hotel alone. He realized he missed

spread rumors, knowing Selena would see them. He secretly hoped she would call him out on it, but she remained silent, as

Nadia approached

lash out. Instead, she said she and Everett were no longer in love,

Nadia if she

just a possession to be handed

too much at a party, and Selena's indifferent words haunted him. His pride

realize her mistake, to plead for forgiveness, and to retract

she remained "obedient," and her service was

because she

and attempts to please him were

evident. "Selena, weren't