Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 941

Chapter 941

Mila put on her best innocent face. "Oh, it's just that... it's New Year's, and I was craving a bit of excitement. Selena is Mateo and Haley's mom, so it's totally normal for me to invite her. Plus, I really like Selena and want to be friends with her. Is that so wrong?"

Everett's eyes narrowed slightly. "You better be on the level, Mila. Don't try anything funny, or I'll have you shipped back to the Adams family in no time."

Mila couldn't help but shudder a bit. How irritating. No wonder Selena didn't pick you. Hmph!

Selena, oblivious to their exchange, only noticed how chummy they seemed. Her hand clenched for a moment, but she decided to let it slide.

She looked down at Haley. "Hey sweetie, how about we go find your brother and have some fun?"

Haley nodded eagerly. "Yeah, yeah!"

Selena took Haley's hand and headed upstairs. Before coming over, she'd rung up Mateo. He had promised to wait for them in an upstairs room and had gotten a bunch of New Year's gifts ready for his mom and sister.

Seeing this, Mila pretended to have a stomachache and quietly followed them up.

...

Haley walked into the kids' room. Mateo, looking sharp in his little suit, had been

"Happy New Year, Mom!"

a couple

him filled her with

what about me?" Haley piped up, feeling a

her a kiss. "Happy

out, "Presents,

to the pile of gifts on the floor. He waved his hand grandly.

"Yay, you're

her head.

moment, there was a knock on the door.

"Ms. Selena, I need to chat with you about something. Could you step out

at the kids and

Mateo to watch over his sister, then stepped out, gently closing the door

walked out to the balcony on the second floor, where the night

up first. "What's on

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