Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 254

"Ah, good kid," he said, giving Selena's head a gentle pat.

Rebecca was about to step in through the doorway when she overheard the conversation. Her hand froze on the doorknob, gripping it tighter, her eyes filled with resentment.

...

Over at Bennett Corporation, in the CEO's office, Derick was going over the day's schedule with Everett, iPad in hand, when Jaime barged in.

His oversized sunglasses covered most of his face, making him look like he was trying to hide from the world.

Derick blinked in surprise before greeting him, "Mr. Jaime."

Jaime nodded, waving his hand casually, "Carry on, don't mind me. I'm just here to snag a nap on the couch."

Without further ado, he sprawled out on the couch, his legs too long and dangling off the edge.

Derick raised an eyebrow. "?"

aside and reclined in his leather chair, not showing an ounce of hospitality. "What is this, your hotel suite? Derick, please call security!" Just as Derick was about to act, Jaime shot up, feigning

friends? Can't I just crash

"If I don't catch some Z's, I'm a goner. Everett, could you live

eyelid, giving him a skeptical

marred by massive dark circles, aging him a good

to mince words, suggested, "Mr.

Jaime looked downright pitiful.

it

They're at that age where even dogs would steer clear,

had met those little mischief-makers a few times and

sanctuary So, Everett, if you want to keep me around

but chuckle with a hint of schadenfreude. "Finally, someone's managed to knock you off balance." Jaime shot him

a hand to Derick, signaling him to leave. Derick nodded

won't," Everett replied nonchalantly. "Selena and I aren't planning

Jaime's eyes flew open.

Everett with disbelief. "Selena agreed

past three years, Selena had been dead set on having kids, nearly divorcing over it. Had she really given