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.

to the bone to support her family, paying off two mortgages on her own wasn't easy.

thank her for all her

escape plan. While Everett might be tough, he was fair to his own,

phone rang, and it was

smile, "Hey

soon to have the baby. Let's grab

Sure, what are you in the mood for? Dinner's on

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

settled in, Selena remarked, "This place

eyes, "Time's flown by. We've been out of school for ages, and you've been married four years

"And you're about to tie the knot too! It's wild, we went from carefree girls to married women in the blink of an eye. Time's a

a few laughs, the waiter brought

knew she'd miss the local