Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 726

"Think you can boss me around?"

"Selena, I'm warning you, if you dare..."

Before the voice on the other end could finish, Selena hung up and switched off her phone. Finally, some peace and quiet.

Meanwhile, Everett tried calling back, only to be met with the cold, automated message: "The number you have dialed is currently switched off..."

He chuckled bitterly, grinding his teeth in frustration. He wasn't the type to chase after anyone. If Selena wanted distance, fine by him. No point in dealing with her aloofness.

Not that he ever lacked female attention. Still, despite his resolve, Everett couldn't shake the images of last night from his mind. Selena beneath him, her dark hair cascading across the bed, her body soft and inviting, her expressions a tantalizing mix of reluctance and desire.

He found himself distracted throughout work meetings today—a first for him. The thought of Selena out drinking with Rhett right now, a few drinks in, alone... the idea made Everett clench his eyes shut, his breathing heavy.

boil. Pacing back and forth, hands on his

Selena is,

...

a drink. Her friendship with Joy had ended so painfully,

she found solace in a bar. Drinking wouldn't solve anything,

sipped her drink,

out. But ever since meeting Joy, she'd been nudged to build up her tolerance. As Mrs. Bennett, social gatherings

Joy had been her drinking buddy, helping her build up her tolerance. Selena believed Joye had once truly cared for her.

and Everett, leading to their divorce. She even went so

Joy was willing to betray

something

Falling for

control. If