Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 492

The man leaned back against the headboard, lazily pulling off his tie and undoing the top three buttons of his shirt. Taking his time, he finally picked up the phone. Yasmine's voice came through, soft but with a weary edge. "Mr. Everett, did you catch up with your wife?"

"Yeah."

The mention of Selena brought back the sting of their recent, awkward reunion, tightening his chest.

""Glad to hear it."

Everett wasn't in the mood for chit-chat. "Take care of yourself. If you need anything, let Alex know. She'll sort it out."

A long pause on the other end, like she was holding back tears, then her voice came through, a bit rough, "Mr. Everett, sorry for the trouble."

He gave a short hum and ended the call.

his eyes drifted to the spot beside him-where Selena used to sleep. With a

picked up quickly.

to keep tabs on Yasmine, hesitated a moment, then casually

years, not a peep. He figured she'd

how should I know why Ms. Selena's back? I'm not a psychic! But, being the savvy assistant she was, she understood the subtext behind his

Alex replied, "Mr. Everett, funny you ask. I've been wondering the

"Alex, who said you could gossip? Stay

taking one

"Don't worry, Mr. Everett. I'll handle it off the clock, won't

With work. Besides, Ms.net'

pretty tight, so checking

smile played on