Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 577

Around the corner of the hallway, Everett stood tall and still, watching as a couple embraced each other a short distance away. Their goodbye was tender and reluctant, filled with a bittersweet longing. Everett couldn't help but notice Selena's eyes, red and brimming with unshed

tears.

A sardonic smile tugged at the corner of his lips. For three long years, he had braved the loneliness, while she basked in her romance with Callum. No wonder she wouldn't reconcile with him, no matter how much he tried. Did he seem like the villain who tore these lovers apart? His fingers, clutching the phone, turned ghostly white, and a sharp pain twisted in his chest. He pressed a hand to his heart, spun on his heel, and strode away.

After a moment, Callum loosened his hold on Selena. He chuckled at himself with a hint of self-mockery, "Sorry for the drama."

Selena shook her head gently. "Let's just be friends from now on, okay?"

"Of course." Callum exhaled, a touch of relief in his voice. "I'm alright, don't worry. Your uncle's surgery is about to start; you should go."

time to sort through his emotions. She nodded, paused briefly, then turned and headed towards the hospital room. Callum remained standing there for a

...

gathered her belongings amid hushed whispers from her colleagues, carrying a cardboard box as she left the secretarial office. She didn't head straight out; instead, she made her way

biting her lower lip as she pleaded, "Alex, I've resigned just like you wanted. Can I at least see Mr. Everett one more time before I leave?

employee wanted to see Mr. Everett, he'd never get any work done. Besides, there's no need for

honestly think Mr. Everett would consider keeping her

grew, as did the gossip and snickers. The higher she had been lifted, the harder her fall, and the pain

accepting gifts and favors without batting an eye, acting like she was the boss's lady even

tears flowed as she demanded defiantly, "Alex, without even asking, can you really speak for Mr. Everett?" Implying that Alex, too, had

Alex laughed, almost incredulous.

played dirty didn't mean everyone else did. Mr. Everett was a boss she respected, a man of immense capability and leadership. Working beside him was an honor,