Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 615 He listened to Alex's report at the door and quickly made his way back inside.

"Selena," he said, his voice gentle but firm, "I've got some work stuff to handle. It's late, and this snow isn't letting up anytime soon. Please, just stay put and rest until I get back."

He paused, pressing his lips together like he was sealing a promise. "When I get back, I'll explain everything, okay?"

Selena didn't say a word.

Everett swallowed hard, struggling with his words. "Selena, please, don't make me worry. I'll be back as fast as I can. Even if it feels like I'm on trial, I deserve a chance to explain myself, right?"

With that, he leaned in, aiming for a quick kiss on her cheek.

Selena turned her face away. "Just go."

Her tone was as cold as the snow outside, but Everett knew she was letting him go.

Feeling a bit of relief, he wrapped his arms around her waist, gave her lips a soft kiss, and then turned on his heel, striding out the door.

In the elevator, Everett's face was calm, but his mind was racing.

His dark eyes narrowed as he instructed, "Make sure Yasmine is sent to the estate. She shouldn't come near Selena, and keep her quiet."

Alex nodded, "Got it."

...

sat quietly on the sofa

wasn't until her phone buzzed that she snapped

call from Mateo, and when she answered, his adorable face filled the

son melted the ice around

Mateo

a smile.

efforts, her voice wavered, betraying her

immediately, his little face falling, "Mom, are

head back,

it's just snowing here in New York. It's really cold, and my throat's a bit sore. Don't worry,

convinced but willing to accept her answer

a moment of silence, Selena asked, "Do

tough question

Mateo softly replied, "I love you

if you had to

it be?"

in the

left with Mateo if things went south with Everett. But recently,

Swn well.

Everett could give him so

choice, even if

misty, but he didn't hesitate long before declaring,

don't get tangled in

just follow