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.

gain his trust, and get him to drop his guard completely! That would be the

her eyes and let herself

Everett cleared his schedule and whisked Selena away on his private jet to

his handsome face across from her as he sipped his coffee. "Why are

gave a casual smile,

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

taken Margot on countless trips abroad, tagging along on her global

Yet here he was, putting on a show

kept a smile on her face. "Great, it's been ages since I last went

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

she wanted to go in

three years of marriage, she realized her understanding of him was only skin-deep. No wonder those women, including Margot, clung to him like their

like a

lavish lunch at noon, soaking in hot springs by afternoon-Everett hadn't indulged in such leisure, free

felt like wasting

face light up with genuine

what life is

after a warm

A full day of activities had naturally worn her out, but the thrill of it all still buzzed inside,

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