Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 377

The man leaned in unexpectedly, his handsome face looming larger in her view. With a playful smirk, he murmured, "No need to fuss over your appearance you're stunning just the way you are." Otherwise, how could she have captivated him so completely, leaving him dizzy with desire?

As he spoke, his slender fingers tilted her chin upward, and his lips brushed gently against hers.

Selena: "..."

She shoved him away with all her strength, scooting over to the car window, her disdain clear as day. "Creep!"

Everett wasn't upset; he just rubbed his lips with his fingertip, smiling in that teasing way of his.

He told her to catch some more sleep if she wanted, mentioning they still had an hour's drive to the airport, and then instructed the driver, "Let's hit the road."

The car rolled smoothly out of the villa.

Selena leaned her forehead against the window, watching the scenery slip by. The reality of it all made her a bit wistful, but she reminded herself this was just a business trip, not an escape to some deserted island. She'd be back; impatience wouldn't get her anywhere. Plus, who knows... maybe the Capital held new opportunities?

Initially, Selena had dismissed this as just a passing thought, not expecting much. But to her surprise, the chance she'd been yearning for was right around the corner!

International Airport at noon, a ribbon-cutting at the new Bennett Corporation mall at 1:30 PM, golf with major investors at 3 PM, a video conference in the car at 5 PM, and finally, a dinner party at 7 PM. She was by his side the whole time, playing the role of his partner.

matter what they did behind closed doors, they had to maintain

why Everett

was a private affair, drawing in the crème de la crème of the Capital. Word had it that Josh's health was failing, a well-kept secret from the public but an open secret within their circle.

and capable, the future under his leadership looked promising

was eager to network, hoping to forge connections that might lead to lucrative business down

men clinked glasses and talked shop, the ladies gathered to chat about beauty tips and gossip, strengthening their bonds. Some conversations were just easier

other ladies showered her with compliments, praising her skin, knack

nher

putting her on a pedestal.

handbag was brimming with business cards, invitations for tea, overseas fashion

up

outside, but

She'd never

social scenes.

to go for Everett's sake, but

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