Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 473

Everett's brow furrowed, "Even if there's nothing romantic going on?"

Alex replied, "You have to be clear about it. Convincing your partner is crucial, you know? People can't read minds." Everett pressed his lips together and, without further questions, instructed, "Check on Selena's flight right away." "Got it."

The black Bentley sped off like a cheetah, quickly disappearing down the road.

Alex was on it in no time; about half an hour later, she called back.

Everett, wearing a Bluetooth earpiece, answered, "Go ahead."

"Mr. Everett, I've confirmed that her flight is set for ten..."

Just as the car approached an intersection, a massive truck from the right came hurtling toward them, ignoring the red light, and showed no signs of stopping. There was a thunderous crash.

The truck slammed into Everett's car with a deafening noise, tires screeching as it was dragged a good distance, leaving the vehicle badly damaged.

Everett against the crushed driver's seat, his

What happened? Mr. Everett... Please, don't scare me... Mr. Everett!" Silence hung heavily for what felt like

Luckily, the car had a tracking system; she needed to call

rescue efforts, never daring to hang

she wasn't in the hospital room when she made the call; if Josh had heard, it would've been a nightmare. Eventually, after what seemed like ages, Everett, having fought through a

"Alex..."

the phone tighter, her voice shaky, "Hang in there, the

was all

on the edge of a cliff, using almost his last breath to issue his final command, "You... you have to tell Selena, I can explain everything about Margot,

not to leave..."

isn't

"Do it now... go!"

in such a weakened state, his

helpless, could only agree, "Alright, I get it, I'll tell her. Mr. Everett, you have to hang

she jumped in her car, racing toward the accident site, her hands shaking as she dialed Selena's