Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 561

Selena's heart ached deeply, tinged with disappointment. Her voice softened, "So, everything you've been doing lately was your call. You just let me know, expecting me to go along with your plans and make all your dreams come true."

"I've tried my hardest to keep you happy-whether it was sending Everett those divorce papers, setting up this meeting, or even when you had your assistant use my name for things, I didn't hold it against you." "But now, you're asking me to choose you over little Mateo."

"You, of all people, know how much little Mateo means to me. He's my world..."

A tear escaped from her reddened eyes and landed with a soft plop on Callum's hand, making him flinch as if he'd been burned.

Resolutely, Selena pulled away and turned to leave. Callum stood frozen, watching her walk away, unable to move.

guests were gathered, chatting and clinking glasses. As melodious piano music filled the air, Everett guided little Mateo down

his young age, Mateo carried himself with remarkable poise and didn't shy away from the crowd-truly a case of 'like father, like son.' The Bennett family elders were visibly pleased. They had worried about Everett not having an heir, nudging him often about it,

and pinched his cheeks. Little Mateo frowned, utterly annoyed by these women who reminded him of witches from a fairy tale. But he endured,. remembering Alex's promise that behaving well meant seeing his

a mother... it was a tough situation. At times like this, it should be the lady of the house stepping in, and Mr. Everett, being a man, wasn't exactly in

engagement. She texted Jenny: "Miss Harper, the engagement ceremony is about to

the room once more, but still,

to let Mr. Everett get engaged to another

the lights dimmed, leaving a spotlight shining on the stage. The man, sharp in his suit, with striking features and a tall frame, drew

music shifted to a

woman in a trailing