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.

stood before the expansive desk, efficiently running through Everett's schedule. Once done, she swiped her iPad, pulling up

do you want to hear

middle of signing papers, paused briefly, replying with a nonchalant tone, "How's

that day, he hadn't gone back to see her, only arranging

Secretary Song responded,

to the doctor, madam's health is on the mend. She's been behaving herself, eating well, resting properly, and even taking care of her health. On sunny days, she's often out in the yard, soaking up

to mention something

Peculiar?

his eyelids

at home. She flies them in the yard whenever it's windy, and she seems to enjoy it

Flying kites?

years together, he'd never known her to have such

the desk, "Did you check

or drawn anything on them. I

Everett

Song continued,