Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 704

The phone had been ringing for what felt like ages, and Everett was just about out of patience when it was finally picked up. He was all about getting things done quickly, so this delay had him a bit miffed, his brow creasing as he spoke in a cool tone.

"Selena, let's meet."

He used her name, but there wasn't a hint of warmth in it. Selena held onto the phone, her fingers tightening a bit. "Alright."

"I'll be in Northtown tomorrow."

With that, he hung up, leaving the dial tone buzzing in her ear long after the call ended. Selena finally set the phone down and wandered over to the window.

effects. Before Everett went under the knife, they'd been warned. It was a cutting-edge procedure, one that

Dr. Campbell mentioned that, aside from his emotions turning cold

at her hands. It was her decision to give the go- ahead for Everett's heart transplant, her signature on the consent form. Even with the outcome leaving her feeling hollow, she didn't regret it. Without the surgery, Everett wouldn't have made it. At least now, he was alive... even if he didn't love her

sat at her vanity, slowly brushing her hair, and applied makeup to her slightly tired face.

bedroom, Ava was coming out of the children's room, holding one child and

in a tiny suit with suspenders, a small bow tie at his neck, and his hair slicked back, looking like a miniature version of Everett, it wasn't

little bow clip, her big eyes sparkling, and her skin so fair and delicate it could melt anyone's heart. The little girl took more after Selena, a

daughter's cheek. "Excited to