Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 389

She always knew he was a piece of work, but every time they clashed, he managed to surprise her all over again. Her nostrils flared with anger, and her dark eyes narrowed as she shot daggers at him.

Everett looked back at her with an infuriating calm, waiting for her to admit she was wrong, to give in and go along with what he wanted. But Selena wasn't one to just roll over. If she had been, she wouldn't have stuck around as his doormat for three years. Whatever he was after, she wasn't about to hand it over.

"Alright then."

A sudden smile played on Selena's lips as she began unbuttoning her blouse, her fingers trembling but determined.

"If Mr. Everett wants it, then Mr. Everett shall have it."

hinting at her alluring figure beneath. As she moved to take it off completely, his voice cut through

less important to you than any random

His eyes practically blazed with anger, as if he wished he could burn away the frustration she caused him. Selena paused briefly before replying with

to slide across the

for a Derick or an Ava,

about him,

once would've scoffed at. Why couldn't she give him just a little something in return? Why couldn't they just have a normal life together?

but she held her ground, standing

eyes turned red, tears threatening to spill as an unexpected wave of hurt washed over him. He pulled Selena close, gripping her shoulders tightly as he looked down at her cool expression, demanding answers. "Selena, do you really think no matter what you do, I'll just keep letting it slide? Have I spoiled you so much that you've lost touch with reality? Can't you see everything I've

feelings, flesh and blood, and yes, she

this time, she'd