Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 537

Her grip seemed to tighten with every passing moment. Everett's tongue brushed the inside of his mouth, yet he refused to let her go, his dark eyes locked onto hers with an undeniable air of possession. "You are my woman," he declared.

In his heart and mind, Selena had always been his, and nothing had ever changed that. Selena found it absurd to the point of hilarity. She was too exhausted to argue over such a pointless issue. No matter what she said, he wouldn't listen. So, she looked up at him and dropped a bombshell.

"Dr. Campbell proposed to me, and I said yes."

Last night, she had tossed and turned, unable to find sleep, her mind racing through countless thoughts. She hadn't slept a wink.

The next day, she called Callum and was honest with him. She admitted she had some feelings for him but wasn't ready to discuss marriage. She didn't want to make a hasty decision about their future just because of a custody battle. It wouldn't be fair to him, and it would leave her feeling miserable.

anything even began. He suggested they get engaged, win custody of little Mateo, and then move back to Germany. If she still wasn't ready by then, he wouldn't pressure her, and they could

Everett got custody, she'd risk being tied to him indefinitely. Callum's thoughtfulness moved her deeply. Even without the custody issue, meeting him was about giving them both a chance. So, she agreed

believe what he'd just heard. It wasn't the proposal itself that shocked him. It was the fact that she

ominously, sending a chill down Selena's spine. Yet,

palpable, ready to snap at any moment. Yet, instead of exploding in anger as she

his gaze, looking at her with a cold detachment, his lips twisting into a mocking smile. "So,

family behind without a second thought? Selena felt the sting of his scorn. She swallowed hard

leaving her no room

Everett chuckled, though the

he quickly caught on.