Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 418

He didn't completely buy into Margot's story, knowing full well that Selena was a clever woman with her own set of tricks, while Margot often acted impulsively. Could she really outsmart Selena? This thought barely crossed his mind when he heard Selena's soft, restrained voice, "Everett, I... I don't want to accuse Ms. Margot unfairly. If she wants to check the surveillance footage, then let her." As she spoke, she slightly lifted her head to meet his gaze, her face pale, and her usually bright eyes now dim, shadowed with a sense of vulnerability.

Everett found himself hesitating for a moment. Agreeing to check the surveillance footage would mean he didn't trust her, and in her eyes, it would look like he was siding with Margot.

In the past, he never really considered Selena's feelings, doing whatever he wanted. But now, he couldn't bear the thought of seeing disappointment and disgust in her eyes.

It would make him uneasy, restless.

Margot picked up on Everett's hesitation, her heart anxious. She knew her only leverage was his guilt. If Selena took that away, she'd be left with nothing.

In the future, Everett could just hand her a house and some money and be done with her!

other time,

little fraud, what are you pretending for? You're clearly fine. Get up and come watch the surveillance footage with me!" Selena, hurt by her grip, didn't fight

mother hen protecting her chick, stepped in and yanked Margot away, shoving her aside.

Margot, always maintaining a

and frail

very slender. Ava, used to physical work, was strong and easily pushed her,

uncontrollably.

in pain but, even from the ground, clung desperately to Everett's shirt, "Everett, believe me, she's

on Margot's disheveled state, his lips parting slightly

cut him off, "My

down, Everett saw the blood seeping into Selena's white dress, feeling the sticky warmth against his hands as

His fingers trembled uncontrollably.