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

Can't I just crash here

catch some Z's, I'm a goner. Everett, could you live with that on your

eyelid, giving him a

usually dashing face was marred by massive dark circles, aging him a good

to mince words, suggested, "Mr.

Jaime looked downright pitiful.

it all wrong,"

for some quality time with her husband and left me with their twins. They're at that age where even dogs

met those little mischief-makers a few times

where I hide, they find me. This is the only sanctuary So, Everett, if you want to keep me around let me stay. Otherwise, you'll be visiting my grave this

but chuckle with a hint of schadenfreude. "Finally, someone's managed to

to leave. Derick nodded and quietly exited, closing

and I aren't planning on

Jaime's eyes flew open.

Everett with disbelief.

on having kids, nearly divorcing over it. Had she really