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 an eyebrow. "A

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

bit taken aback. "I only glanced

had to be priceless or a masterpiece with significant collectible value. And he was just handing it over to

softly, tucking a stray lock of hair behind her ear. "Anything

a teenager again, experiencing the flutter of first love. The feeling was just like when

remembered how he'd treated Margot, Yasmine, and others offering houses, cars,

her change in demeanor and

his arms around her from behind. His breath_tickled her neck, and though she was still