Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 247

Everett's hand was just about to touch Selena's when his phone blared to life, cutting through the moment like a cold shower.

Everett paused, giving Selena the chance to gently push him away. "Everett, who's calling at this hour? Is it something urgent? You'd better pick it up."

It was barely past six in the morning-definitely not the usual time for calls.

With a slight hesitation, Everett released Selena and headed out of the room.

Only when he was out of sight did the tension in Selena's chest start to ease. That was close... too close.

Afraid that Everett might unexpectedly return, Selena quickly grabbed a few facial wipes and wrapped up the pregnancy test before tossing it in the trash. To be extra cautious, she threw in some perfume and shower gel bottles on top, hoping to cover her tracks. Everett was a stickler for cleanliness, so she doubted he'd dig through the trash.

Leaning against the wall, she took a few deep breaths. Once the guilt and nerves subsided, she stepped out of the room.

hung up the call and turned to face her. "Selena, I've got to head to the office for a meeting. If

with her, but an issue at K Corporation demanded

walking over to him. Her composure was back, and she wrapped her arms around his neck, putting on her best caring-wife act. "You go

to resist, wrapped his arms around her waist, peppering her with kisses. "I suddenly don't want to leave," he murmured, his hands

slapped his hand away. "Mr. Everett,

I

I don't want

gossip again! That'd be

been going into work late with suspicious marks on his neck and a noticeably improved mood. Everyone at the office had pieced things

bewitched Everett, a man previously thought immune to such earthly distractions. If only they knew-Everett

being interrupted, Everett gave her a playful nip on the lip before letting her go. "Help me pick

in the day, she'd jump at any chance to do something for him. Now, it seemed he

Ava had tidied up his closet, he'd returned in a huff, scaring poor Ava half

now, though, Selena just wanted to get him out