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. "?"

this, your hotel suite? Derick,

I just crash here for a

removed his sunglasses, "If I don't catch some Z's, I'm a

lifted an eyelid, giving him a skeptical

was marred by massive dark

mince words, suggested, "Mr. Jaime, maybe

Jaime looked downright pitiful.

got it all wrong,"

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

little mischief-makers a few times and could vouch for

me. This is the only sanctuary So, Everett, if you want to keep me around let me stay. Otherwise, you'll

like this, Everett couldn't help but chuckle with a hint of schadenfreude. "Finally, someone's managed to knock you off balance." Jaime shot him a peeved

signaling him to leave. Derick nodded and quietly exited, closing the

replied nonchalantly. "Selena and

Jaime's eyes flew open.

Everett with disbelief. "Selena agreed

on having kids, nearly divorcing over it. Had