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'm beat. I just want to sleep. We can chat about everything else

to the bed,

eyes stayed glued to her slender back, his hands clenched

even want to talk to

if she wasn't keen on the idea of being a lover, she stuck around, choosing to stay in that role rather than

was she

he used

What a joke!

bed, yanking the covers off her and tossing them to

lover, did your benefactor say you

to hear, burying

riled Everett up more. He leaned in

only way he

filled with anger and frustration. This kind of situation was never going to be pleasant for

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

long it took before

couldn't find any satisfaction with her. He went into

cold water, and

the bed.

Selena lay still or

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