Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 386

Selena knitted her brows slightly, picking up on the undertones in his words. She tried to figure out where she might have slipped up, but nothing came to mind. Besides, Everett was sharp and not one to miss details. It wouldn't be out of character for him to try and bait her into a confession, just like he did at that party. To spar with him intellectually, she had to keep her cool and roll with the punches without changing her game.

She kept a soft smile on her face, her dark eyes blinking innocently as she asked, "Everett, what is it you want me to say?"

Her voice was gentle, purposefully adopting a playful tone to steer the conversation into a more flirtatious territory.

"Do you want me to say, 'A day without you feels like a lifetime'? Or maybe, 'I've missed you"?"

Selena's fingertips brushed lightly against his Adam's apple, her smile as radiant as a blooming flower.

Everett watched her in silence.

Normally, he would've appreciated her clever and playful banter, but he had seen the calculating side beneath her seemingly sweet demeanor.

He had given her one last chance to come clean, yet she chose to keep up the facade.

anger he'd been holding back since learning the truth

got nothing to say to me, I've certainly

up, took a few strides to the cabinet, and pulled down the

the herbal tonic for your health

eyes landed on the brown paper bag,

the medicine that day, she'd rushed to have Ava tip off Derick, just in case Everett got suspicious. That way, he'd be prepared. She trusted Derick to handle it

Everett still find

her frozen on

her face and hiding her expression, Everett stepped forward, gripping her chin

his

were quite the chatterbox earlier.

marred by anger,

more than anything,

chin ached from his grip, but she didn't react much. The spacious villa fell silent, save for the

she spoke softly, "How