Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 273

Selena only casually asked her question and did not expect Everett to freeze in surprise. His deep and thoughtful eyes locked onto hers, as if pondering something profound. After a moment, he spoke. "What

if I said yes?"

Wait, what?

Now it was Selena's turn to be caught off guard, her eyes wide in disbelief. Had she heard him right?

"You mean you're jealous? Jealous of me... and Dr. Campbell?"

Wasn't his issue with Callum supposed to be about Margot?

But he didn't respond with words. Instead, he cupped her chin and kissed her again. Their lips met in a passionate embrace, his tongue exploring her mouth, savoring every inch, almost as if he wanted to consume her whole.

When they finally pulled apart, Selena's cheeks were flushed, her breath came in quick gasps, and her eyes were glazed over. Her hair was a wild mess, and her loose hospital gown was slipping off her shoulders. The whole scene felt incredibly intimate. She shot Everett a resentful glare-she was still a patient, after all. What a dog of a man!

But to Everett, her glare was anything but intimidating. If anything, her shy, affectionate look, coupled with her tousled appearance, made him want to tease her even more. He planted gentle kisses on her reddened lips, his voice husky and low. "Selena, I am jealous. From now on, keep your distance from Callum!"

His words slowly sank in, and Selena's heart skipped a beat. She looked up at him incredulously; he actually admitted it. He was jealous...

This was the first time Everett had opened up about his feelings in front of her. Did that mean she really mattered to him now, even if just a little?

help but reach out, her fingers tracing the handsome lines of his face, suddenly filled with

something

the atmosphere

"Alright, go ahead."

a

choosing her words carefully

then a phone rang,

and without

"Go on," he encouraged.

courage again. "Everett,

was about to say, "I'm pregnant," the phone rang

screen. She knew Derick was always calm and collected; if he called again after being hung up on, it had to be

frown, Everett picked

choice but

come to the hospital to pick me up immediately." After hanging up, Everett stood up and

Brent, the CEO of K Corporation, made an unexpected visit to Newport. I'll need to host him over the next few days, so I won't be able to spend time with

might worry, and added, "Last time in America, I missed a meeting with him because I rushed back to celebrate our anniversary. I owe him." Selena remembered who Brent was: a crucial partner for

ahead and take care of business; don't worry about me. Ava's here

Bennett, you're always so understanding." He

the door but paused as if remembering something, turning