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."

...

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wasn't until her phone buzzed that she

call from Mateo, and when she

melted the

Dad?" Mateo

forced a smile.

efforts, her voice wavered, betraying

his little face falling, "Mom, are

from the camera, Selena tilted her head

really cold, and my

blinked, not quite convinced but willing to

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a bit, Mateo

if you had

it be?" Content

in the

with Mateo if things went

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his father, and Everett could give

honor her son's choice, even if it

but he didn't hesitate long before declaring, "I

don't get

just follow