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.

back to the chat she'd had with Dr. Campbell that morning. His explanation had been brief: side effects. Before Everett went under the knife, they'd been warned. It was a cutting-edge procedure, one that held

strange changes in him were beyond what current medicine could explain. Dr. Campbell mentioned that, aside

staring 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

wide awake. After a quick freshen-up, she sat at her vanity, slowly brushing her hair, and applied makeup to her slightly tired face. Then, she headed to

the children's room, holding one child and guiding another by the

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 so noticeable when he was younger, but the older he got, the more

eyes sparkling, and her skin so fair and delicate it could melt anyone's heart. The little girl

approached and kissed her daughter's cheek.