Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 302

"You..."

Even though she knew he was a charming rogue, Selena still wasn't used to his forwardness. Her ears turned as red as ripe tomatoes, as if they could bleed at any moment. They were in the kitchen, and Ava could walk in at any time. How could she go along with this? She blurted out, "No!"

"No?"

Everett looked at her with a teasing smile, his hand gently holding the back of her neck, pulling her face closer to his. His gaze was intense. "Saying no while leading me on, huh?" When had she ever led him on? She was just minding her own business, making a pie!

Selena's big eyes were full of disbelief.

He seemed to know exactly what she was thinking. His lips brushed gently against the dimple on her cheek. "You smile at me, all bright and inviting, and then say you're not leading me on?" Selena: "............"

"Mrs. Bennett, you've started a fire, and now you've got to take responsibility."

deeply, prying her lips apart and exploring

her upper body bending back, her hands braced behind her to keep from

she mostly wore loose-fitting dresses, which made it even easier for

voice trembling as she pleaded, "Not here, let's...

murmured, refusing as

all the difference. Selena couldn't

days, she

the last time she had been mortified for days before moving on. If they got caught in the act today... she might

won't come out, trust

to make herself scarce. When he brought her from the old house, it wasn't just her cooking he appreciated; it was her respect for privacy

she was,

teasing, "Mrs. Bennett,

mind... but tonight,

brimmed in Selena's eyes, half from frustration, the