Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 621 When she woke up that morning and saw the empty room, Selena's heart sank with disappointment. She took the elevator up, and as soon as she walked into the room, she went straight to her suitcase, snapping it shut and pulling up the zipper.

Out of nowhere, a man's hand pressed down on the suitcase, stopping her. He wrapped his strong arms around her from behind, holding her firmly. His voice was rough, tinged with urgency and helplessness. "Selena, please, don't do this...

His familiar scent surrounded her, and Selena felt a dull ache in her heart. How could she be so vulnerable, still hurting because of him? She didn't resist, letting him hold her, but her voice was soft as she said, "Everett, I'm exhausted."

"Whether you explain or not doesn't matter anymore..."

But Everett wouldn't let her finish. Sensing the chill in her heart, he interrupted, desperate, "Selena, trust me, there's nothing going on between Yasmine and me!"

"My heart is completely yours!"

status, no one could stop him from doing whatever he pleased. Yet, all he wanted was Selena. Why

the view from the floor-to-ceiling window. The sun was shining in a clear blue

about the famous Lovers' Bridge in Paris, where couples lock a padlock to promise everlasting love. Even though it was a bit childish, and Everett, with his worldliness, might dismiss it, she still wanted to take him there. What's wrong with a

even prepared a

home, when Everett saw her knitting so many

he got jealous, insisting she knit something for him too, to keep things fair. She teased him about

him and one for herself, matching couple's designs, hoping they'd wear them together for a Christmas stroll. She dreamed of such lovely things. Yet, he had shattered those dreams with a harsh reality

threatened to spill from Selena's eyes, but she was grateful her back was to him, hiding them. She didn't want to

but Selena didn't take in