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.

underneath it all, he was nothing but a scoundrel. It took her ages to see his true colors, or she never

night, Selena's phone and other devices were finally returned to her, all connected to the internet again. Getting her hands on her phone after so long almost

felt like torture-every day dragged on without the simple act

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

to know

heading to

next day, and Derick was already downstairs waiting for him bright and early. Selena had planned to wait until he

jolted awake by him before she

cracking her eyes open, her voice was still

let her guard down and gotten

coming with me to the

a business trip, why drag me

over, curling back into the

chuckle softly, "You complained about being cooped up here with no freedom, yet now that I'm