Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

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.

...

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

"Happy New Year, Mom!"

just a couple of weeks. Plus, Mateo was starting

filled her

about me, what about me?" Haley piped up, feeling

and gave her a

burst out,

set her down and led her to the pile of gifts on the floor.

clapped with joy. "Yay, you're the best brother

shaking her head.

were soaking up the joyful moment, there was a knock on the door. Selena turned to see Mila standing there and paused for

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

at the kids and nodded

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

and Mila walked out to the balcony on the second floor, where the night sky was ablaze with stunning

spoke up first. "What's on your