Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 414

Over the past three years, she'd dialed Everett's number more times than she could count. And every single time, Margot would pick up, pretending it was just by chance. Her voice would be all sweet and syrupy as she'd say, "Oh, Everett's busy right now. Can't come to the phone." Now, it was Selena's turn to play the same game, serving Margot a slice of her own pie. After all the heartache she had endured, was Margot really going to crumble after just one dose? A sly grin crept onto Selena's face.

On the other end, Margot was fuming. "Everett doesn't love you, but you still hang onto him, Selena. How can you be so pathetic?"

Selena chuckled, twirling a strand of her hair with ease. "Margot, seriously? After all this time, you still can't think of anything new to say? You're making yourself sound like a broken record."

"And honestly, what's a man's love worth anyway? I was short-sighted before, but I'm a quick learner. I correct my mistakes fast!"

"I've got Everett now-his love, his money-and that's more than enough for me. Oh, and he promised me everything he owns will be for me and our child. He's even planning to be with me abroad for the baby's birth. We're looking at a year or so away." "As for you... if he wants to keep you around, let him. You're not exactly priceless, and I'm not bothered."

"Selena!"

practically frothing at the mouth, biting out her name

piece, leaving no room for Margot to respond. She hung up, deleted the call log, and powered down

sound of water

emerged from

low

peaceful. He saw a small figure nestled

already asleep on

side.

bed, gently lifted the

back to sleep. Everett's arms wrapped around her instinctively, holding her warmth and softness close. Her subtle scent filled

peak To quickly resolve the conflict and free up time to support Selena, he launched a