Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 514

Selena's heart was pounding in her chest.

Even though she had pictured this moment before and prepared what to say, the reality left her speechless. The man in front of her, holding a child, seemed calm, but anyone who really knew Everett could tell he was a storm waiting to break loose.

She was terrified... terrified that if she gave the wrong answer, he might harm little Mateo. Mateo, who was both sensitive and smart for his age, quickly picked up on the tension in the air. His uncle, who was usually so gentle and kind, now felt like a stranger, casting a heavy, oppressive shadow over him.

Mateo was still just a kid, and he grew anxious, squirming in Everett's arms while calling out for his mom. Hearing his cries broke Selena's heart.

"Please, just put the child down. Don't scare him," she pleaded, her voice shaking, her face ashen under the harsh lighting.

Everett didn't budge, his handsome face darkened by a stormy expression and his gaze as cold as ice, chilling her to the bone. "Selena, think carefully before you answer," he warned.

A shiver ran down Selena's spine, and she nearly bit through her lower lip. As each second dragged on, she could see Everett's patience slipping away, his forearm muscles tensing with anger, veins pulsing visibly.

thought she couldn't stand it any longer, a voice from behind

newfound assertiveness. Selena turned, surprised. She hadn't known Callum had come back... But it made sense. He had always been there for little Mateo, practically raising him since birth, and their

an arm around her shoulders, pulling her close. Selena caught on to his

his posture. But Callum wasn't intimidated. He met Everett's

flashed

on Selena as if trying to pieree right

her

long lashes cast shadows over her eyes

"Haven't

it already?"

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since Everett chose Margot over them. Mateo was hers alone

laugh was laced with fury, his eyes burning

officers, who had been quietly watching, suddenly snapped into action. Was something violent about to happen right in front of them? Emotions could