Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 376

Selena couldn't help but scoff inwardly. Life wasn't just about remembering the good times and ignoring the bad. She had been foolish in the name of love one too many times; there was no way she was going to make the same mistake again with a man who didn't love

her back.

But for her son, she needed to learn how to navigate this situation, to break free from this cage.

She forced a smile, giving a small nod. The words that went against her heart felt like they'd attract a lightning bolt if she said them out loud.

Everett wasn't fooled by her reluctance. He knew Selena was naturally stubborn. If she had just given in easily, she wouldn't be Selena.

"Mrs. Bennett, you know I'm a businessman. I don't make losing deals. If you're going to agree to this deal with me, you need to follow through. Don't let me down, alright?"

His long fingers tilted Selena's chin up, his tone almost like a lover's whisper, yet it sent chills down her spine. His dark eyes were deep, like whirlpools that could pull you in with just one look-dangerous and mesmerizing.

a high mountain flower, but underneath it all, he was nothing but a scoundrel. It took her ages to see his true colors, or she never would have married

finally returned to her, all connected to the internet again. Getting her hands

phone in this day and age felt like torture-every

phone was flooded with unread messages from her uncle, Ricky, Joy, and Dr. Campbell, mostly asking where she was and why she'd gone silent, expressing concern. She replied to everyone except Dr.

more trouble. She was desperate to know how her baby was

heading to the

Selena had planned to wait until he left, then find a way to ditch the bodyguards and meet up with

she was jolted awake by him

was still

down and gotten some

with me to the

drag

back into the comfort of

but chuckle softly, "You complained about being cooped up here with no freedom, yet now that I'm offering to take you out, you refuse. Mrs. Bennett, you seem to want it