Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 252

She heard him ask, slowly and deliberately, "So, are you pregnant?"

day..."

Selena's breath caught in her throat. She couldn't bring herself to meet Everett's eyes, her gaze darting around nervously. Thankfully, she quickly mustered a shy, slightly annoyed demeanor. "Of course not. I'm just concerned because you want to have sex every single Except during her period, his appetite seemed endless!

Everett observed every nuance of her expression; her cheeks were painted with a shy blush, nothing else giving her away. "We're not the type to have kids together," he finally said, offering his answer.

Selena's smile stayed perfectly in place, the curve of her lips unwavering, flawlessly composed, yet inside she felt as if he had ripped her heart apart and tossed it into a freezing lake. Even though she had anticipated this response, it still stung.

Everett seemed oblivious to her inner turmoil, his gaze fixed on her pretty, flushed face. Her lips parted slightly, her whole being so soft and inviting, tempting him to indulge. His eyes darkened, and he grabbed the back of her head, pulling her in for a forceful, dominating kiss, as if he wanted to consume her entirely.

Not only was she not in the mood for his advances, but she also had to think about the child she was

with an

close yet unable to touch her was driving him mad. He either hadn't heard Selena or didn't care; his kisses

help but let out a

to push him away, her

showed no signs of stopping. He clasped her hands, pressing them to the sides of her face, bending

not resist

her eyes in resignation, realizing she might

hope he'd be gentle

to harm the baby.

when she was about to give in, Everett suddenly paused, panting heavily near her ear, his body radiating a heat that threatened to engulf her. Selena

moment, Everett