Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

When Alex finally confirmed the time, Selena was so excited she nearly squealed, but she managed to keep it under wraps, though her voice couldn't hide her happiness.

"Thanks, Alex, for all the legwork you've done these past few days."

Alex responded in his usual business-like tone, "It's my job, ma'am."

Selena sensed a distance from Alex, but she got it. After all, with Derick's story still fresh, she wasn't about to try and get too close. Besides, if her escape plan worked, she wouldn't want to drag anyone else down with her.

Feeling upbeat, she called Ava upstairs after hanging up to start packing their bags together. They had to play the part to the hilt!

Ava hadn't seen Selena this happy in ages and joined in her cheer, folding clothes into the suitcase while saying, "Ma'am, you look stunning when you smile. You should do it more often."

"And once we're in France, you won't have to deal with that shameless homewrecker anymore. You'll be all smiles, and maybe even have another little princess who giggles just as much!" Selena chuckled softly, saying nothing.

She felt a pang of guilt towards Ava; she had unknowingly been pulled into Selena's scheme. During the showdown with Margot at the café, Selena had used Ava's protective nature to escalate the drama, which ultimately messed with Everett's head. But Selena was determined to make it up to her.

her family, paying off two mortgages on her own wasn't easy. Selena had already made arrangements with Ricky to send

way to thank her for

in the dark about the escape plan. While Everett might be tough, he was fair to his own, as long

rang, and

answered with a smile, "Hey

soon to have the baby. Let's grab

an eyebrow, "You hear things fast! Sure, what are you in

back to their old haunt near the university-a cozy little diner they used to love. It was

remarked, "This place hasn't changed a bit in

been out of school

too! It's wild, we went from carefree girls to married women in the blink of an

the waiter brought out a spread of delicious

stint abroad, Selena knew she'd