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.

get him to drop his guard completely!

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

Everett cleared his schedule and whisked

was taken aback, staring at his handsome face across from her as he sipped his coffee. "Why are we

gave a casual smile,

added 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 didn't think she was

marriage, he had taken Margot on countless trips abroad, tagging along

it. Yet here he was, putting on a

face. "Great, it's been ages since I last

and fresh air. Everett and Selena checked into an incredibly luxurious castle, one of his private properties. He casually mentioned that

go

her understanding of

was like a

hot springs by afternoon-Everett hadn't

always felt like wasting time, utterly

this time, with Selena by his side, watching her face light up with

this is what

after a warm

in bed. A full day of activities had naturally worn her out,

workaholic who barely