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.

stomach the thought of Selena in another man's arms. Just imagining it made his blood boil. Pacing back and forth, hands on his hips, he finally gave in and grabbed his phone

Selena

...

friendship with Joy had ended so painfully,

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

sipped her drink,

herself. She'd never been a strong drinker-just a couple of glasses and she'd be out. But ever since meeting Joy, she'd been nudged to build up

Selena believed Joye had

drive a wedge between Selena and Everett, leading to their divorce.

Joy was willing to betray her

something

Falling for

control. If Joy