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

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

and whisked Selena away on his private

aback, staring at his handsome face across from her as he sipped his coffee. "Why are we going to France?

gave 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

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

for it. Yet here he

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

checked into an

wanted to go

loaded, but she was still taken aback. Even after more than three years of marriage, she realized her understanding of him was only skin-deep. No wonder those women, including Margot, clung to him

was like

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

him, it always felt like

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

what life is

night, after

her out, but the thrill of it all still buzzed inside,

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