Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 264

Everett didn't say a word and just gave a slight nod of his chin. "What do you reckon?" he asked with a knowing look.

Selena got it immediately.

Of course, it was him, Mr. Everett!

She flashed him a grin and gave him a thumbs-up. "Mr. Everett, you never fail to impress!"

Still, Everett wasn't entirely satisfied. His dark eyes narrowed with intent as he remarked, "Rebecca should be grateful she's part of the Bennett family." Everett gently tilted Selena's chin up, his fingers brushing her lips. "Does this seem unfair to you?"

Though his words seemed unrelated, Selena understood the underlying message.

Being a Bennett meant Rebecca was off-limits for harsh retribution, so Everett sought justice in the most impactful way he could. Rebecca had caused a car accident, leaving Selena with a concussion. So, he made sure Rebecca got a taste of her own medicine. This approach meant Selena had to bear some of the consequences.

She shook her head. "I don't feel slighted. I get it."

exterior, Everett was fiercely protective of the Bennetts. He'd always been lenient, but this time, he broke the mold. Selena never imagined he'd

and his grandfather. It was one thing to

wish harm upon her. She'd just make her aunt face the music for her mistakes. "You're such a sweetheart," Everett

bit bashful, quickly

the kiss and whispered, "Don't worry, he'll

caught a glimpse of Derick slipping out of the room

fingers lightly pinched her waist, hitting a sensitive spot

BUMS

heart, prompting Everett to kiss her more passionately. His hand slipped under her loose hospital

Everett's urgency and a

Was Everett

like

could he possibly be afraid

pondered, she dismissed the thought. Fear probably wasn't in Everett's

her eyes,