Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 402

Selena absentmindedly twirled a lock of hair by her temple as she strolled over and sat across from him.

"What's going on?" she asked, her voice still a touch raspy.

Everett couldn't resist glancing at her, his expression softening just a bit. With a laid-back tone, he said, "Easter's coming up soon, and this year's a bit different. Apart from Dad, every member of the Bennett family is expected to return for the gathering. Grandpa will be there too. I'll swing by to pick you up."

Oh, so that was it. Selena felt a wave of relief wash over her.

Easter.

For a family as distinguished as the Bennetts, traditions mattered a lot, especially during holidays like these. With their large family and many branches, a full-blown gathering usually happened only every five years, demanding everyone's presence. This year's insistence was likely due to Josh's nearing end, marking his final commemoration.

When it came to Josh, Selena wouldn't refuse. She nodded gently, "Alright, I get it."

No matter how things were between her and Everett, she wished for her grandfather to depart in peace.

mind, and Selena listened carefully, nodding as she took

they hadn't had a decent

stirred in him unexpectedly,

was momentarily caught off guard and then chuckled with a hint of sarcasm, "Mr. Everett, if you're aiming for peace, just

to chat, Selena

getting along

be all nice

and then playing the dutiful wife

even show up at my doorstep, trying to rile me up or worse, harm me

for a moment. If you were in

she spoke, the light in Everett's eyes dimmed, and his lips pressed

day, you just won't give me another

matter what I do, I'm always in the wrong

He reached across the coffee table, grabbing