Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 631 She did it on purpose. Partly to rile up that "dog" of a man, and partly to show Everett that she didn't revolve around him. He needed a reminder that he wasn't some rare gem.

And oh boy, did Everett get worked up. Whether it was Callum or anyone else, he couldn't stand it. Especially with Selena being pregnant. It was late, and she wasn't home yet. Didn't she realize how risky that was?

He marched into the living room, the bright lights casting sharp shadows that only added to his stern look. Pulling out his phone, he dialed Selena's number. But the cold automated message reminded him of the bitter truth: she had blocked him ages ago, and he was still on the blacklist.

Frustrated, he rubbed his temples and barked at Ava, "Call her and tell her to get home. She's a mom now, staying out this late just isn't right!"

Ava, unfazed, shot back, "Well, sir, you're a dad now. Haven't you been away for months with another woman? What does that say?"

"Ava!" he snapped, his gaze icy and sharp.

got her paycheck from her, so she wasn't about to bow to Everett's whims. Hands on her hips, she

off to her room, leaving Everett with

her shoulders. Once Selena realized there were no romantic undertones, she accepted his gesture. After all, being pregnant meant she had to be extra careful about her

giving him a polite

help but reach out and gently pat her head. Selena was caught off guard. It

gesture, but the

be about the same age, yet there was this odd sense

in their musings. To an outsider, it might

a surge of jealousy and anger. He swiftly strode over, grabbed Selena's wrist, and pulled her to him, yanking off the jacket and tossing it back at Blaine His strong

bore into Blaine with