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.

him to drop his guard completely! That would be the best setup for her eventual

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

his schedule and whisked Selena

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

a

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

tagging along on her global tours. When did he ever not have the

Yet here he

scoffed, though she kept a smile on her face. "Great, it's been ages since

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

to go

she was still taken aback. Even after more than three years of marriage, she realized her understanding of him was only skin-deep. No

like a walking

a lavish lunch at noon, soaking in hot springs by afternoon-Everett

always felt like wasting

his side, watching her face light up with genuine joy, he

is what

after a warm

had naturally worn her out, but the

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