Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Derick had been reassigned to a branch office after lending her a helping hand. At Bennett Corporation, talent was everywhere, so even with Derick's skills, climbing the ranks wasn't a sure thing. Unless, of course, Everett was trying to win her over by promoting him. Selena had always carried a bit of guilt regarding Derick, so seeing him get this new opportunity eased her mind a bit. She flashed a small smile, "Alex, why don't you come in for a cup of coffee?"

Alex was a bit taken aback. Though they were on decent terms, Selena had always seemed a bit cold due to Mr. Everett. But now, it seemed... her bitterness towards him had softened quite a bit. Alex didn't hesitate, "I'd love to."

By 8 PM, Everett's car rolled up to Silver Lake Drive. As soon as he stepped out, little Mateo dashed over, clinging to Everett's leg with a gleeful shout, "Daddy, you're staying with us again!" Everett hoisted his son up, a warm smile tugging at his lips. "Yes, I'm back with you and Mommy."

Mateo leaned in close, whispering, "Do you think you'll get married again?" Because, in his mind, marriage was the glue that kept families together. Everett tousled his son's hair, "I'll do my best, buddy." Mateo nodded eagerly.

Selena had brought in a yoga instructor to guide her through prenatal exercises, making sure she'd have the strength for an easier delivery. In the evenings, after tucking their son in, Everett would join her, massaging her arms and legs to help her unwind. The yoga instructor, watching from the sidelines, teased, "Mr. Bennett, you're such a devoted husband."

She often worked with well-off women, but seeing a husband who patiently attended sessions and pampered his wife was rare. It was quite a sight. Everett

was all tender smiles, while Selena just grinned quietly.

The instructor took a couple of photos, hoping to share them as part of her own portfolio. After checking with Selena, who didn't mind at all, she posted them online. The affluent wives, with time on their hands, buzzed with gossip. Everyone in their circle knew about Everett and Selena's divorce a few months back. Even without a public announcement, whispers traveled fast. Yet, here they were, seemingly still deeply in love.

What did it matter if they were divorced or not? Some of the wives couldn't help but admire Selena's finesse. Despite Mr. Everett's past indifference, she held her ground as Mrs. Bennett for years. Even post-divorce, his heart clearly still betonged to her—a rare accomplishment. This left the debutantes, who had been eyeing Everett, fuming in frustration.

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What magic did Selena work on Mr. Everett that left no room for anyone else even after their split? Of course, it wasn't just the local socialites who were perturbed, but also Yasmine, all the way over in Italy.

...

Selena wasn't about to let Everett move back into the master bedroom, so he begrudgingly set up camp in the guest room next door. His reasoning? So he could be close by if anything happened. As Selena stepped into the guest room, she heard the shower running Everett was getting cleaned up. Her eyes landed on his phone sitting on the coffee table, buzzing with an incoming call. The caller ID?

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It looked like her trap had finally caught its prey. Without missing a beat, Selena

picked up the phone. "Hello."