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. "?"

his papers 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,

friends? Can't I just crash here

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

eyelid, giving him a

face was marred by massive dark circles, aging him a

never one to mince words, suggested, "Mr. Jaime, maybe a little...

Jaime looked downright pitiful.

got it all

her husband and left me with their twins. They're at that age where

a few times and could vouch for their knack

sanctuary So, Everett, if you want to keep me around let me stay. Otherwise, you'll be visiting my

"Finally, someone's

to leave. Derick nodded and quietly exited, closing the

nonchalantly. "Selena and I aren't planning on having

Jaime's eyes flew open.

Everett with disbelief. "Selena

Selena had been dead set on having kids, nearly divorcing over it.