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.

I just want to sleep. We can chat about everything else once

way to the bed, pulled back the covers, and lay down,

stayed glued to her slender back, his hands

want to talk

the idea of being a lover, she stuck around, choosing to stay in that role rather than mix

was she staying true

he used

What a joke!

bed, yanking the covers off her and tossing

lover, did your benefactor say you could

to hear, burying her face in

up more. He

was the only way he could feel she

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

fight back, but she wasn't about to start a conversation either. She closed her eyes, silently

idea how long it took before he finally

any satisfaction

the cold water, and stood under the

the bed. She

Selena lay still or