Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 914

Everett let out a laugh, as if he'd just heard the funniest joke in the world. But his eyes didn't share in the laughter.

"Selena, do you honestly think that just because you give some explanation, I'll just accept it, forgive you, and wrap you in my arms?"

"What on earth gave you the idea that you could toy with me like this?"

Selena took a moment, closing her eyes briefly. When she opened them, she met his gaze head-on.

"Everett, I can't believe someone as smart as you couldn't figure out why I did what I did."

Her voice was steady and sure.

Everett nodded, acknowledging her point.

"Yeah, I get it. But so what? That night, we were one. You let me in, and I was over the moon. But then you turned around and hit me with a sucker punch."

"You really think I didn't notice you swiped my corporate and personal seals? I was just waiting, hoping you'd just be upfront about what you wanted, what you were planning. You think I would've stopped you?"

the detention center, you didn't say a word. If you

you realize what was going on back then? We were being watched all

to take risks, or was it that you couldn't fully trust me? You always think I can't stay loyal, that I'd stray with someone else. Can you honestly say none of your actions

sharp and hit

face lost some

each other too well, which

to herself

times, she couldn't put her full trust in Everett

quiet, Everett's anger flared even more. "Got nothing to

get closer to you. I can wait for your forgiveness, wait for your heart to heal, but I can't stand you getting

in the detention center still

now on, we'll co-parent, but as for

sparing Selena another glance, and strode out

into the chair, watching his resolute figure leave, her eyes

a moment,

then spoke softly, concern etched

tears with determined fingers, sniffing as