Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 710

Selena had a hunch that Ava might have locked the door on purpose, trying to

play matchmaker. She got where Ava was coming from, but Ava didn't really grasp how guys can be. The more you hand everything over on a silver platter, the less they appreciate it.

Selena didn't bother explaining. Instead, she tilted her head up to meet Everett's teasing gaze. Her voice was steady, "There's something about you that hasn't changed."

"Oh?"

"You're still as cocky as ever."

Everett wasn't fazed by Selena's words. He was sure she didn't mean them. His eyes wandered over her lovely eyes, the curve of her nose, and settled on her soft, pink lips. In the dim light, they looked so tempting, almost begging for a kiss.

His mind drifted back to memories of their passionate times together-in every place and position imaginable. Those moments were intense and unforgettable.

His gaze grew more intense, his body warming up. It had been a while since he felt this kind of urge, and from the moment he saw Selena today, he wanted her.

when love isn't in the picture. His hand slipped under Selena's shirt, expertly teasing, as his lips brushed her ear,

"Shall we?"

willing to oblige. From what he remembered, their chemistry was

he felt a disconnect. He

Selena could say anything, he leaned

slight tremble. His blood seemed to heat up even

Everett's tentative touch turned

back of her neck, making

pried her mouth open, mingling his tongue with hers,

moment, Selena was lost in it. She missed him, craved his closeness, just as

deep down, this wasn't about love for him; it was all about desire. Maybe any woman who caught his eye could easily

heat of it all, Everett suddenly tasted the saltiness of her tears. He frowned, pulling back slightly, his mood soured,

what you wanted, getting

to let him have the child was clearly a move. With the child around, and if they resolved things peacefully, he wouldn't refuse her visits. Soon enough, they'd