Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

"Of course, I won't pressure you or twist your arm. Everyone's got to chart their own course. Take your time and think about whether you want to team up with me."

Selena picked up Mallie's phone and keyed in her number.

"Once you're sure, give me a ring."

With a confident smile, Selena stood up and left with Holt.

Mallie stayed on the sofa, lost in thought, captivated by Selena's breezy

confidence, unable to snap back to reality for quite a while.

Later that evening, Selena emerged from her study. Everett, tall and lean, was lounging against the wall, his dark eyes locked on her.

"Done for the day, Ms. Selena?"

Selena had gotten used to his sudden appearances at Moon Bay.

After tackling a mountain of work, she was too drained to deal with him.

Heading straight to the master bedroom, she sat at her vanity to remove her makeup. Everett came up behind her, noticing her weary state, and raised an eyebrow. "Is Irwin Enterprise really keeping you this busy?"

He'd skimmed through the files before and knew the company was doing well, so

up why she'd be

dark eyes narrowed slightly, observing her

a cotton pad, eyes meeting his sharp gaze in the

was sharp as a tack.

she was

just working twice as

everyone can be

gaze didn't

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back again? It's late,

toy curace

are

kneed a

some sleep. You should

words snapped Everett's

his long arm around her

he said, "Don't always push me away. I'm heading out on a business trip,

A business trip... now?

slightly, but she kept her cool,

before. Why the

hiccup with a

his handsome face inching closer,