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.

waiting at the curb. Ever the gentleman, Abraham opened the

another moment in close quarters with Abraham, especially not in the tight confines of a car. If he had any

noticing her hesitation, kept a smile on his face, though his eyes clouded with irritation. "Selena, get in

dare to defy him right now. Her project was in his grip, and any

wonderful woman. Those qualities were admirable, but they were also her Achilles' heel. And he, steeped in darkness and deceit, relished the thought of

seemed to reach a decision. She

to meet Abraham's. "Mr.is,

sorry, but

me up, so you

Boyfriend?

He saw right through her ploy. "Using an excuse like

didn't bother

pulled her phone