Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

After breakfast, Everett drove Selena and her two little ones back to Moon Bay. Ava was already waiting at the door. As soon as the car pulled up, she flung open the backseat door, and the toddlers tumbled out, racing to embrace her. Mateo, in particular, clung to Ava, exclaiming how much he'd missed her, and Ava's heart melted on the spot.

She wrapped an arm around Haley and held Mateo's hand, guiding them into the house. "I've whipped up all your favorites," she said, grinning, "so you can eat to your heart's content." Watching this, Selena couldn't help but smile. When it came to doting on the kids, Ava was in a league of her own. She'd practically raised them, especially Mateo. Back when they were abroad, Ava treated him like her own grandchild.

Selena unbuckled her seatbelt and gave Everett a warm smile. "Thanks for the ride back. I'll head inside now." Just as she was about to step out, Everett gently caught her wrist.

"Hold on," he said.

Selena turned around, meeting Everett's intense, captivating gaze, which made her heart skip a beat. She instinctively tightened her grip on her purse but kept her cool, offering a calm smile. "Is something up?"

Everett didn't answer right away. Instead, he smiled, unfastened his seatbelt, and stepped out of the car. He headed to the trunk, opened it, and pulled out a neatly wrapped package. Selena followed him out, curious.

her, and she raised

he looked at her. "You mentioned liking the painting in my study,

bit taken aback. "I only glanced at it, and you're

priceless or a masterpiece with significant collectible

softly, tucking a stray lock of hair

felt like a teenager again, experiencing the flutter of first love. The feeling was just like when they first met in the countryside. Her cheeks flushed slightly, and she turned away, not wanting Everett to see.

Yasmine, and others offering houses, cars, opportunities. The thought cooled her fluttering

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"Not at all." She turned to leave, but Everett gently pulled her back, wrapping his arms around her from