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.

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

gently nudged Everett aside, made her way to the bed, pulled

to her slender back, his hands clenched tightly beside

want to talk to

idea of being a lover, she stuck around, choosing to stay in that

she

man he used to

What a joke!

avoidance. He marched over to the bed, yanking the covers off her and tossing them to the

you're a lover, did your benefactor say you could sleep

burying her face

up more. He leaned in close

the only way he could feel she belonged

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

tightly. She didn't fight back, but she wasn't about to start a conversation

long it took before he

find any satisfaction with her.

turned on the cold water, and stood under

the bed. She

Selena lay still or