Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Reflecting on the recent events, Selena felt her joy crumble into pieces, leaving her feeling utterly foolish. "You used to keep your affairs hidden back home, and now, three years later, you've gotten cleverer- moving your little escapades overseas. If I hadn't shown up today, I'd still be in the dark, playing the fool!" "I've told you before, if you want to have flings outside, fine! Just keep it from me and the child. I don't want us getting hurt. Spare me the lies about love, and quit pretending to be some devoted partner." "Because it's sickening!"

Her face was ashen, and she was trembling all over.

No woman can endure such humiliation over and over.

How many more times does she have to catch him in the act?

It took tremendous effort for her to overcome the shadows of three years ago, so why does he insist on dragging her back into this mess?

Selena was furious with him now! "Selena!"

Everett's lips were pressed into a tight line, his Adam's apple bobbing as he gripped her shoulders, trying to explain.

"Yasmine and I aren't what you think! What you saw isn't the truth!"

"Not the truth?"

Selena let out a bitter laugh. "I thought that pink diamond necklace, a symbol of true love, was meant for me. Turns out, I was just kidding myself."

"She wore it, looking so stunning, at the party with you. And you say it's not what I think? Am I blind, or do you think I'm just that naive?"

"I almost... almost believed you were truly sorry, genuinely wanting to be with us, your family."

Ultimately, she couldn't hold back her emotions, feeling a surge of agitation.

Her vision blurred, and she began to sway.

Everett quickly pulled her into his arms, feeling the coldness of her hands. He swallowed his words for

now.

"Selena, it's freezing out here. Let's head inside and talk."

But Selena wouldn't budge.

She didn't want to hear his excuses and phony explanations anymore!

All she wanted was to leave this place! The further from him, the better!

Everett sensed her resistance, but with the bitter cold outside and her unfamiliarity with the area, he couldn't leave her alone.

Without a word, he scooped her up, instructed the bellboy to send her luggage to the room, and strode inside.

The elevator reached the top floor, and as the doors opened, Everett carried Selena into the suite. The expansive presidential suite was empty.

Selena was gently placed on the sofa, with Everett handing her a cup of warm water to hold.

"Selena, calm down. Let's talk."

The room was toasty, taking the chill off her body, but she still felt cold inside.

She was chilled to the core.

Selena didn't drink the water; she simply set it down and said, "I've never been more calm than I am right now."

Her hand softly rested on her abdomen.

Her heart ached with a mix of bitterness and sorrow.

After a moment's hesitation, she suppressed the whirlwind of emotions inside and spoke again, "Whatever you have to say, say it. I'm listening."

Everett sat across from her, his dark eyes fixed on her, momentarily silent.

Instinctively, he reached for his cigarette pack, took it out, then remembered she disliked the smell of smoke, and tossed both the pack and lighter onto the coffee table.

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Everything about him screamed he was in a bad mood, very agitated.noveldrama

Selena watched, a mocking smile playing on her lips. "Weren't you

going to explain? Go on. Or haka)

not thought up a new cover story yet?"