Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 785

Those little flings always seemed to drench themselves in all kinds of perfumes, which he found overwhelmingly sweet and downright bothersome. None of them could hold a candle to her natural scent.

Yesterday's missed opportunity gnawed at him. He just wanted to have her, completely and quickly. But this wasn't a one-time thing. She needed to come around on her own before he could truly have the upper hand.

Abraham smoothed his jacket, slipping back into his usual polished, gentlemanly facade. “Let's go, I'll take you home,” he said, as if nothing had just transpired.

Selena closed her eyes, taking a few deep breaths to push down the wave of disgust that threatened to overwhelm her. Being an adult often meant dealing with things you'd rather not. Even if she was harassed and humiliated, she couldn't just slap him and storm off.

Abraham wasn't Everett someone she could hit without worrying about the consequences.

With a steely expression, Selena strode out of the room. Outside, along with Abraham's secretary and bodyguards, Holt and two others were waiting. Seeing Selena walk out unharmed, Holt let out a sigh of relief.

Her eyes questioned Selena, silently asking if she was okay. Not wanting to cause any worry, Selena gave a slight shake of her head, signaling she was fine. Just a little nauseated, nothing more.

exited the restaurant. A car was already waiting at the curb.

an inch. She didn't want to spend another moment in close quarters with Abraham, especially not

kept a smile on his face, though his eyes clouded

him right now. Her project was in his grip, and any rash move on her part could lead to financial disaster

heel. And he, steeped in darkness and deceit, relished the thought of corrupting such purity. Watching her slowly

for several seconds, then seemed to reach a decision. She slowly lifted

to meet Abraham's. "Mr.is,

sorry, but

pick me up, so you don't need

Boyfriend?

do you have a boyfriend? You just told me you were single." He saw right through her ploy. "Using an excuse like that

didn't bother

her phone