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.

isn't what I

me, let me go. Once we're

unfounded; he'd forgotten her once before. Surely, he could do it again. No

heart, once

how Selena could be so unappreciative When he was unwilling to give, she clung and demanded. Now that he was ready to offer, she

het

get much from Josh's new will, had been pestering Josh to change it until Everett's men had thrown Adler out and barred him from returning. Dropping the pretense of being the dutiful son, Adler turned

bribery and alliances with dissenting

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

no end, making him want to

ease, tugging at his nerves, even though he hadn't