Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 244

To keep up appearances, Selena quickly grabbed a bite for lunch and caught a short nap before heading out. She had an appointment today to check out a potential wedding venue.

On her way there, her phone buzzed with a call from Joy, saying she was off work and free to join her. Selena raised her eyebrows in surprise; Joy was known for being a workaholic, always eager to prove her worth to Everett, and she hardly ever took a day off. After a moment's pause, Selena came right out with it, "Did Everett ask you to tag along with me?"

"Selena, you've got me figured out," Joy admitted, unable to keep the secret. "Everett was concerned about you going solo, so he asked me to join. Although, I was more than happy to come."

Selena got the gist. Everett couldn't be there himself, so he sent Joy in his place. He was probably tied up with Margot and her kid.

Of course, Selena wouldn't give Joy a hard time. After meeting up, they headed out together to check out the venue.

Later, as dinner time rolled around, her phone rang-it was Everett.

"Where are you?" he inquired.

Selena and Joy had just reached the mall and were scouting for a place to eat. She told him as much.

"Great, I'm nearby. How about I swing by and we grab dinner together?"

Selena was taken aback. He wasn't busy with Margot today? Or maybe he'd juggled his schedule to make time for her?

came through again, "What do you feel like

hotpot sign, she grinned slyly, "So, whatever I want, you'll have too?" Everett's voice was as soft as ever, "Of course. You've always gone

in for a treat

come over. I'll

hanging up, Selena went to make a reservation. The restaurant was a busy spot in the mall, so they'd

be your third wheel. My mom's cooked up some soup at home, so I'm off

her head. Joy, ever blunt, always turned into a nervous wreck around Everett-a consistency that never wavered

and sat on a bench by the

hotpot place was

fiery dishes, and were even too much for a spice

couldn't handle heat, would definitely find

overwhelming.

thinking about it was a bit

l.ne

infamous spicy broth. Normally, she loved it, but this time the

hold her chest, feeling a wave of

"Selena, are you okay?"

in no time, his long strides closing the distance. He rested a hand on her shoulder, crouching down to look

sure what was wrong. Maybe she was just hungry and