Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 583

He had just been with her three times, his body was satisfied, yet the more content he felt physically, the more he noticed the vast emptiness inside him. It was like falling into a bottomless pit, no end in sight. The woman who filled his heart with joy was so close, yet he felt she was slipping further away from him. He was learning the hard way about the pain of yearning for something unattainable. Maybe all those relentless pursuits... never really end well?

Selena kept Everett at arm's length, constantly switching her moods around him. She'd act all lovey-dovey when their son was around, but as soon as he was out of sight, she couldn't wait to put some serious distance between them. Everett's heart started to grow cold too. He still came home every day, and they shared a bed at night, but he no longer reached out to her. It was like there was a vast gulf between them, truly a case of being close physically but miles apart emotionally.

Before they knew it, September had rolled around. Early autumn in Newport wasn't all that noticeable; the sun was still blazing high in the sky. Today was little Mateo's first day at school. Alex had secured a spot for him at Newport's top private school, offering a stellar education from kindergarten all the way through high school. With a top-notch faculty and an incredible environment, the real advantage was the network of children from influential families, forming bonds that could last a lifetime.

The world of elite families was pretty exclusive, making it tough for outsiders to break in. These kids grew up together, forming tight-knit circles that practically paved their way to success right from the start. It was something others could only dream of.

Everett drove his wife and son to the school for Mateo's first day. Little Mateo had been buzzing with excitement about school the night before, but when they got to the gates, he turned clingy, holding onto his mom for dear life. Selena laughed softly, trying to reassure him, "Mateo, there's nothing to be scared of. I'll be back to pick you up later, and there are lots of kids your age to play with. Didn't you say Emily and the others were too little and childish for you?"

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own company, which wasn't a great habit. She hoped he'd open up, make friends, and grow up with them.

Just like Everett

Jaime, there was no denying his loyalty to Everett. And then there was her and Joy; though they hadn't known each other since

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slender waist. She tensed up slightly but didn't pull away. "No room for tears, buddy," Everett said, keeping his stern

not daring to defy

out of sight behind the big doors, Selena's smile vanished. She spoke coolly, "You head to the office, I'll

"No need for the charade, Mrs. Bennett." With that, he turned on his heel, headed for his Maybach, climbed in, slammed the door, and sped