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!

PM, a video conference in the car at 5 PM, and finally, a dinner party at 7 PM.

behind closed doors, they had to maintain the image of a good husband

why Everett brought

secret from the public

the future under his leadership looked promising for Bennett

there was eager to network, hoping to forge connections that

clinked glasses and talked shop, the ladies gathered to chat about beauty tips

star of the show, naturally boosting Selena's status. The other ladies showered her with compliments, praising

nher

on a pedestal.

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

up appearances,

but inside she

She'd never been

social scenes.

to go for Everett's sake, but

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