Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 798

When folks lose their cool, their words can really sting.

Selena was worn out. She didn't want to get into a shouting match with Everett right now; it would only end up hurting them both with no gain in sight.

By this point, she'd figured something out.

What really got under Everett's skin wasn't Abraham's pressure. A guy like him, full of pride and confidence, thrived on high-stakes challenges. If he couldn't choose the peaceful and profitable route, he wasn't one to shy away from a fight.

So, if she guessed right, Everett must've caught wind of her chat with Joy earlier that afternoon.

She wasn't worried about anyone knowing what she'd said, including him.

They had an agreement-it was just a deal, just for six months.

But what she didn't see coming was Everett's intense reaction.

Of course, Everett had a domineering streak. He was never content with just a

little; he always wanted more, and that's what made him a powerhouse in business. But emotions? That was a whole different ball game.

He couldn't have everything his way, not when it came to feelings.

to smooth things over. "Everett, I'm beat. I just want to sleep. We can chat about everything else once

to the bed, pulled

to her slender back, his hands clenched tightly

even want

on the idea of being a lover, she stuck around, choosing

she staying true

man he used

What a joke!

the bed, yanking the covers off her

your benefactor say you could sleep when he's

not to hear, burying

more. He leaned in close

like this was the only way

him with teary eyes. Under the light, his handsome face was filled with anger and frustration. This kind of situation was

she wasn't about to start a conversation either. She closed her eyes, silently enduring it, hiding all

it

all that, he couldn't find any satisfaction

the cold water, and stood

the bed.

Selena lay still or