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."

tough 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 go

were family. He had to consider the Bennetts and his grandfather.

like her but would never wish harm upon her. She'd just make her aunt face the music for her mistakes. "You're such a sweetheart," Everett said with a twinkle in his eyes as

bashful, quickly nudged him away.

the kiss and whispered,

a glimpse of Derick slipping out of the

pinched her waist, hitting a sensitive spot and drawing a soft

BUMS

more passionately. His hand slipped under her loose hospital gown,

sensed Everett's urgency and a slight...

was strange. Was Everett actually

man like him even

possibly be afraid

the thought. Fear probably wasn't in Everett's

stopped overthinking, closed her eyes, and