Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 388

The man's voice was steady and low, without a hint of emotion, yet Selena felt her heart sink deeper and deeper into despair. She realized she had really pushed it this time, stepping right into territory she knew was forbidden to him.

Being betrayed by those closest to you is tough for anyone to swallow, let alone someone as proud and self-assured as Everett! Yet, he had pushed her to this point, leaving her no choice but to fight back.

Selena closed her eyes, trying to quell the storm of anger and sadness in her heart. She couldn't let Derick and Ava get caught up in this mess.

"Everett, I'm the one responsible here. If you're angry, take it out on me, leave them out of this," she urged, keeping her voice as calm as she could.

"Derick has been loyal to you for so long; he won't make this mistake again. And Ava, she's practically watched you grow up, taking care of you all these years. Surely, that counts for something..." Everett chuckled softly, lifting his eyes to meet hers. "Selena, are you begging me?"

The word 'beg' felt like a slap in the face.

veins on her hands standing out. She bit down on her lower lip until it nearly turned

"Yes, I'm begging you!"

his anger, and if playing along would calm him, so be it. Ever since he

had once loved him so much, doing all sorts of foolish things just hoping he'd

be the cure, that eventually, distance would dull her feelings; and maybe she'd find someone else

this bad with Everett, his domineering and aggressive demeanor turning him

heart, tempting him to relent for a moment. But then, thoughts of her betrayal and scheming

the prestigious Bennett family, surrounded by constant challenges, loyalty from those around him was everything.

him, but betrayal from within

with his meds, what's

it was switching his medication; what if next time it was

on him. He, Mr. Bennett, had been too