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.

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

closed her eyes and let herself

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

face across from her as he sipped his

gave a casual

a honeymoon after we got married? I never had the chance back then, so I'm making it up to

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

less, no longer yearning for it. Yet here he was, putting on a show of affection

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

Everett and Selena checked into an incredibly

wanted to go in

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

was like a

in the morning, a lavish lunch at noon, soaking in hot springs by afternoon-Everett hadn't indulged in such

felt like wasting time, utterly

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

this is what life is

that night, after a warm

naturally worn her out, but the thrill of it all

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