Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

After a long silence, Everett finally broke it.

His voice was laced with disapproval, even a touch of frost. "Selena, you're being too harsh."

Selena was taken aback.

Her, harsh?

Well, of course. Everett didn't have feelings for her anymore, so why would he take her side? Joy had grown up with him, practically like a sister, and now she was his soon-to-be fiancée. Naturally, he'd lean her way.

"So, Everett, does this make you feel guilty?"

No woman willingly turns into a hysterical mess. She wanted to stay dignified and graceful, but he always managed to push her to the edge, making her lose

herself.

"Selena, don't twist my words. I'm trying to talk sense here."

Everett's tone was calm. "You say Yasmine's incident is tied to Joy-where's your proof? You can't just accuse someone with words. Besides, I haven't agreed to any engagement yet. Since we have an agreement for the week, you should stick to it."

"Aren't you just using my interest to force my hand?"

"Selena, you should know this approach will only backfire!"

His words echoed in Selena's mind, each one stinging her.

Yes, she'd tried some tricks to win him back.

Because she wanted to honor their past, not betray the man who once risked everything for her.

But to him, she was just scheming to force a choice, even if it meant opposing Joy.

Selena wanted to laugh, but couldn't muster a smile.

She pressed her hand to her forehead, taking deep breaths to steady her chaotic emotions.

"You haven't said yes, but you haven't said no either, Everett. Remember, every time you weigh the options, I'm the one who gets hurt!"

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balance things then. How can expect you to now?"

"I was wrong, thinking we could start over."

Her voice was icy, dripping with sarcasm.

Everett felt a knot in his chest, mixed with frustration.

He never liked things he couldn't control, and since returning, Selena had been the only wild card.

She'd made him second-guess decisions he thought were solid.

Without her, he wouldn't have

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Every child in a wealthy family knew this growing up.

With privilege came sacrifices, like marriage.

A woman like Selena, always talking about love and feelings, was outside his understanding.

In that instant, Everett's recent fascination with Selena seemed to fade.

He took a sip of his coffee, asking coolly, "Selena, are you saying you want to end things?"

Without a pause, Selena answered, "Yes."

A rush of unnamed emotion surged in Everett, but he didn't want to indulge her anymore.

He preferred women who were gentle and agreeable, not sharp and defiant.

"Fine, that's your choice. Don't regret it!"

With that, he ended the call.

Selena put her phone down, raising her hand to slowly wipe away the tears that had fallen.