Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 651

Ava stood off to the side, chuckling with a hint of sarcasm. "Seriously, using a kid to get your way? That's low, even for you!"

It was crystal clear to everyone that his motives were anything but pure.

She crossed her arms, ready to send him packing. "Trust me, Selena's not thrilled to have an ex like you hanging around. If you're itching to cook, find another kitchen!"

Just then, Selena came down, fresh from washing her face, and caught the tail end of their exchange.

Before Ava could voice her complaints, Everett jumped in, earnestly addressing Selena, "Mateo was craving some homemade food, so I figured I'd cook here instead of heading out. Is that cool with you?"

Mateo, who seemed a bit puzzled, thought to himself: Since when did I say I wanted homemade food? But if Dad says so, it must be true!

He clung to his dad's neck, adding his own plea, "Mom, can Dad cook here, please?"

Selena looked down at Everett with a knowing smirk.

She wasn't born yesterday; she could easily see through his little act.

Everett, though, showed no hint of remorse. His dark eyes held hers, burning with

an intensity that seemed to swallow her whole.

Since their split, his gaze had only grown bolder and more daring.

wanting to sink to his level, Selena

simply saying, "Just make sure you're out of here

Ava was taken aback.

smile

push his luck, leaving right after dining with his

if not opportunistic. His visits

five days, then every three, until he was

her cool demeanor, yet Everett's time at Moon Bay

for dessert, and eventually even tucking

was baffled and had a private chat with

on.

it be that persistence actually

outside on the swing, eyes on the sunset, gently

"I'm pretty far along now, and moving around's getting tougher. This pregnancy is a

at night. Evene

split, he's still the dad. He needs to step

all the fun while I deal with all the

it

after the fun, leaving women

up, Ava was ready to give

the bedroom where Selena was relaxing on a