Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 446

Alex handed over the phone with a nervous respect, "Your call..."

Everett's gaze was as cold as ice, clearly not happy that a phone call was holding up their takeoff. Alex felt a tight knot in her stomach; she'd never dare with anyone else, but with him, she had no choice. She quickly added, "It's Josh on the line. He insisted you take it."

Grandpa.

Selena's eyes, which had been dim, suddenly sparked with a bit of light.

Everett's handsome face darkened even more, his lips set in a tight line, but he reached out to take the phone from Alex and put it to his ear.

"Hello, Grandpa."

Josh's voice blared through the phone, filled with anger, loud enough that everyone nearby could hear without needing the speaker.

"You reckless boy! Bring Selena back to see me now, unless you want to be responsible for my death!"

"Grandpa..."

"Quiet! I don't want excuses. Either bring my granddaughter-in-law and great-grandson back, or come home to handle

expression stormy. After a beat, he turned to Selena,

her chin, pulling her closer until she was eye-to-eye with him. He smirked, but his eyes were devoid of any humor,

Bennett, you've got quite the backup,

First Callum, now Josh.

dark eyes without flinching, snapping back, "Mr. Everett, maybe you should look in the mirror. Who

So arrogant, throwing weight

around, totally ignoring others'

She didn't feel like his wife at all, more like a pet on a leash,

resistance labeled as une

"Alright then."

masking his amusement: "You think Josh has your

long as you're my wife,

Here we go again...

too exhausted to

but Everett held firm. Instead,

other wrapped around her slender waist, he pulled her close, their bodies pressed

kissed her fiercely, prying