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.

been holding back

nothing to say to me,

her aside. Everett stood up, took a few strides to the cabinet, and pulled down the brown paper bag from the top. With a swift

tonic for your health turn into

brown

have Ava tip off Derick, just in case Everett got suspicious. That way, he'd be prepared.

did Everett still

on the couch,

partly covering her face and hiding her expression, Everett stepped forward, gripping her chin to force her gaze upward.

her, his words to

the chatterbox earlier.

his handsome face marred by anger, and feeling the full brunt

than anything,

The spacious villa fell silent, save for the sound of his angry,

moment, she spoke softly, "How are