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?"

center, you didn't say a word. If you didn't speak

going on back then? We were being watched all the time. I

You always think I can't stay loyal,

were sharp and hit where it

face lost some

which is why he could see right through

to herself she

many times, she couldn't put her full

Everett's anger flared

things right, trying to get closer to you. I can wait for your forgiveness, wait for your heart to heal,

in the detention center still

as for us,

Selena another glance, and strode out of

chair, watching his resolute figure

moment,

in Selena's eyes, he hesitated, then spoke softly, concern etched in his voice. "Miss,

with determined fingers, sniffing as she tried to pull herself together.