Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 379

The man couldn't help but chuckle, his long fingers playfully tapping her upturned nose. "Alright, just for you, my little treasure hunter!"

Only then did Selena's smile finally break free.

That evening, Everett pulled Selena into his arms, drifting into a deep sleep together.

As she listened to his steady, rhythmic breathing, her thick eyelashes fluttered gently before she slowly opened her eyes.

Never underestimate your opponent-this was a lesson she had learned from her years of chasing stories.

Back then, she had walked out of the club's grand doors without a hitch, just a step away from flagging down a taxi to make her escape. But then, a sudden chill ran down her spine. Was Everett's slip-up tonight a mere accident, or was it on purpose?

Clearly, it was the latter.

He was always so deep and methodical, a master at playing with people's emotions. There was no way he'd leave such an obvious gap in his defenses.

This was just a test.

She reckoned she wouldn't get far before being caught, and then... well, what awaited her would likely be even harsher.

to play along, gain his trust, and get him to drop his guard

that thought, Selena slowly closed her eyes and let herself drift off to sleep,

next day, Everett cleared his schedule and whisked

he sipped his coffee. "Why are we going

gave a

casually, "Remember how you always wanted to go on a honeymoon after we got married? I never had the chance back then, so I'm making it up to you now." Never had the chance... In truth, it was because he

had taken Margot on countless trips abroad, tagging along on her global tours. When did he

yearning for it. Yet here he was, putting on a show of

a smile on her face. "Great, it's

its vacation spots, boasting beautiful landscapes and fresh air. Everett and Selena checked into an incredibly luxurious castle, one of his

go in the

realized her understanding of him was only skin-deep. No wonder those women, including Margot,

like a walking

hot springs by afternoon-Everett hadn't

always felt like wasting

this time, with Selena by his side, watching her face light up with genuine joy, he oddly felt it wasn't entirely

this is what life is

night, after a warm

her out, but the thrill of it all

man, who seemed like a workaholic who barely stepped outside, was in