Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 271

Ava's smile froze on her face as she looked at Selena with a mix of grievance and hope. "Madam..."

"Don't worry, I'll give you a raise!" Selena replied, trying to reassure her.

Everett shot a look at Selena for deliberately opposing him. Her smile was charming, her eyes crinkling with delight, and the sparkle in her dark eyes was particularly captivating.

As he observed her, his Adam's apple moved with a sensual bob. Just as desire began to stir, he remembered her current condition wasn't ideal, prompting him to hold back his thoughts. He grabbed a napkin to dab at the corners of his mouth. "Take your time with your meal. I have to get back to the office."

Selena nodded dutifully.

He had stepped out from a meeting temporarily, leaving a boardroom full of execs waiting.

Everett rose to his feet. His large hand gently ruffled her hair as he spoke in a husky voice, "Take care and get well soon. Don't keep me waiting too long."

Selena's cheeks flushed instantly, a mix of embarrassment and irritation washing over her. She tried pinching his arm, but his muscles were so firm it was like trying to squeeze a rock. Glancing at the array of supplements, Everett said, "Ava, put the rest of those away. Boil one of those pills into a broth each day for the madam."

quickly responded, "Yes,

"I'm off then."

soft kiss on Selena's lips

stretched wide. "Madam, Mr. Bennett is really starting to fuss over you. That car accident

fingertips brushing her lips where his warmth still lingered. Her heart felt like it was being filled with countless little pebbles, sending ripples out in

should I go prepare the broth for you?" she asked, drying her

fingers gently traced the bright red petals, and she felt

the medicine, Selena drifted into another nap. When she awoke, the sky outside was

nowhere in sight. She

lighter, free from the

and occasional sharp stomach pains

from a blend of rare herbs and concentrated into a life-saving elixir, she

Kathlen had indeed spared

Knock, knock-

quiet knock at the door broke the