Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 806

Everett slammed the car door shut with a loud bang and strode inside, his long legs making quick work of the distance. The living room was a cozy scene of domestic bliss.

Callum was lounging on the sofa, with Mateo nestled close, seeking help with his homework. Haley was perched on Callum's knee, her big, curious eyes darting between him and her brother, eager to join in the chatter. Across from them, Selena sat on the opposite couch, her demeanor calm and gentle as she prepared coffee for the group.

Every now and then, Callum would glance up and exchange a few words with Selena, and their silent understanding often sparked shared smiles. It was as if they were the real family of four.

Everett wasn't worried about Rhett-it was Callum who troubled him. He knew Rhett wasn't a serious threat; Selena wouldn't give him a second thought. But Callum was different. There was history there. If not for Mateo, Selena might have ended up marrying Callum.

Even though Everett and Callum had a bond of brotherhood, their romantic rivalry was undeniable.

"Daddy!" Haley's sharp eyes were the first to spot Everett, and she called out with delight.

his anger in check, putting on a relaxed smile as he casually draped an arm over the back of the sofa behind Selena. His posture

uptake, caught on to Everett's message. He greeted him openly, "Everett, it's been

you let me know you were back? I could have thrown

a last-minute thing. Josh hasn't been feeling well, so I came back

What's

getting on in years, nothing

was polite, but the underlying tension was palpable. Eventually, noticing Selena's discomfort, Callum decided it was time to leave. Everett, with his arm around Selena's slender waist, walked him to

his car and drove away. Selena

dark eyes were intense. "Selena, you seemed pretty happy today. Was it because

feeling she had while chatting with an old friend vanished instantly. Still, she tried to stay calm,

us out a lot. It's not unreasonable for me to invite

all it is, why didn't you tell me? If you're inviting him over,