Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 399

In any case, his marriage didn't need a strategic alliance to make it worthwhile; he could marry the woman he truly loved.

But over time, that solid resolve started to waver. The more he got tangled up with Selena, the more his thoughts and attention seemed to drift her way. And she, well, she still didn't seem to appreciate it! It was driving him up the wall!

Watching Everett's face turn all sorts of colors, Jaime couldn't quite figure out what he was wrestling with. After mulling it over, he decided to gently nudge him in the right direction.

"Everett, Selena's a catch. Since those old flames of yours are nowhere to be found, maybe it's time to move on. Think about how you really feel about her. If you're not in love, let her go. There are plenty of others waiting for their shot!" He only dared to mumble the last part.

Everett's icy gaze snapped toward him, "What was that?"

"Uh, nothing, I didn't say anything!"

Jaime attempted to cover it up, raising his glass with a clumsy grin, "Let's just drink. I've got a stash of top-notch wines here. I'll give you a buddy discount, 20% off, plus my stellar company. What do you say? PayPal or check?" "Get out!"

...

A few days later, in the president's office at Bennett Corporation.

the expansive desk, efficiently running through Everett's

you want to hear about your wife or

of signing papers, paused briefly, replying with

see her, only arranging

Secretary Song responded,

madam's health is on the mend. She's been behaving herself, eating well, resting properly, and even taking

to mention

Peculiar?

eyelids

home. She flies them in the yard whenever

Flying kites?

he'd never known her to have such

tapped his pen on the desk, "Did you check the kite? Anything

hasn't written or drawn

Everett nodded

Song continued, "As