Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

"She probably hasn't gone far. If Mr. Everett wants to catch up, he's still got time."

Everett wasn't bothered in the slightest; in fact, he seemed to be soaking up her little fit of jealousy. He pulled her in closer, his eyes full of meaning. "Don't you know where my heart truly lies, Mrs. Bennett?"

She couldn't care less where his heart lay. If it weren't for little Mateo, she wouldn't have been here at all.

"Mommy!"

Little Mateo, with his tiny legs pumping, broke through the crowd and dashed over, flinging himself into his mother's arms, his eyes red from crying. Selena crouched down and scooped him up, covering his little face with kisses.

The familiar scent of home on her son calmed her anxious heart.

No mother could stand by and watch her child suffer without doing something, even if it meant sacrificing herself.

Seeing the three of them together was truly heartwarming.

Selena was no longer the timid, unremarkable Mrs. Bennett of the past. Now, she shone brightly, exuding presence and determination. She had transformed from a young woman into a mature one, ready to take on the role of the Bennett family's matriarch. Just moments ago, she had effortlessly handled the woman outside with a few choice words, not even causing a ripple.

Out of sight, out of mind, as they say.noveldrama

But with admiration often comes jealousy-

Someone casually mentioned that Mr. Everett and Selena had divorced, and Selena had spent three years abroad. Rumor had it that during those years, she had gotten quite close to Callum.

Yasmine, the troublemaker, had hinted at the same thing.

Everett's dark eyes swept lazily over the gossipmonger, sending a chill down their spine and silencing them with his intimidating presence.

Everyone thought the matter would die down, but unexpectedly, he spoke up.

"Since there's so much curiosity, to clear up any misconceptions and stop rumors from spreading, let me set the record straight."

He looked at his wife and son with deep affection, his voice a soothing melody.

"My wife and I have not divorced. It's

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true she spent three years abroad, but it was because she had given up her career for our marriage and family. Later, she decided to pursue her passion, so those three years were spent studying abroad. Now, she's back with new achievements."

"Tonight's dinner is to welcome my wife and son back home. Thank you all for joining us."

Selena watched his performance with a detached gaze.

The crowd exchanged glances, stunned and speechless.

Given Everett's current status, he

didn't owe anyone an explanation. Despite all the previous gossip Selena endured, he had never defended her before. This

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unexpected show of support caught everyone off guard.

Everett's gaze swept over the crowd.

He continued, "I hope this puts an end to any gossip about my wife. She's only ever been with me, and any insult to her is an insult to me

As you know, I'm not one to meet

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things slide. If any unpleasantness arises, that wouldn't be good, right?"

The crowd: "

Message received loud and clear.

This was a warning, plain and simple.

If anyone couldn't keep quiet, Everett would likely make sure they stayed silent for good.

Thinking about his ruthless business tactics over the years, everyone shivered.

Nobody wanted to cross Everett now.

Even if he was bluffing, his power made any story he told as good as the truth!