Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 358

Everett found himself momentarily speechless, assuming Selena was just venting because he hadn't been there for her during the last months of her pregnancy. He had his reasons, after all. And Margot's loss of their child was something he felt partly responsible for; in his mind, he was making amends. "Selena, I mean it," he said sincerely.

Everett rarely opened up. His reserved nature and his upbringing taught him to keep his feelings locked away, never letting anyone truly understand him. But now, whether it was to comfort Selena or because he felt she was already a part of his life, he found himself occasionally willing to share his thoughts with her.

Sincere? Selena felt a mix of disbelief and sarcasm. The old her would have been swept away by such heartfelt words. Now, she couldn't help but think he might just be acting out of guilt, perhaps wanting another child. Who's to say he wouldn't find a child a nuisance someday, an obstacle in his path, and make another rash decision? She had escaped by the skin of her teeth this time, but what about next time?

No one stays lucky forever, no one.

She lifted her hand, placing it firmly on his shoulder as she pushed him away. Her eyes glistened with unshed tears, her voice hoarse but steady as she spoke calmly.

this isn't what

me go. Once we're divorced, I promise you'll

her once before. Surely, he could do

heart, once ablaze,

in his gaze. He couldn't fathom how Selena could be so unappreciative When he was unwilling to give, she clung and demanded. Now that he was ready to offer, she refused, acting all high and

het

had been under a lot of stress lately. Adler, after realizing he wouldn't get much from Josh's new will, had been pestering Josh

and alliances with dissenting shareholders, constantly causing trouble for

arch-rival was negotiating a marriage alliance, hoping to use Rebecca's marriage to secure a powerful ally. Adler thought he struck gold, unaware that if the marriage went through, it would be like letting a fox

Everett to no end, making him want

mounting, Everett wanted to avoid internal strife. Previously, Selena couldn't stir his emotions, but now it was different. She could unsettle him with ease, tugging at his nerves, even though he hadn't yet figured out why. Losing the will to talk, Everett stood, hands in his pockets,