Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 794 The phone had been ringing for quite a while before Everett finally picked it up. He wandered over to the floor-to- ceiling window, phone in hand.

It was Carolina on the line, asking him to swing by the family estate that evening.

At eight sharp, a sleek black Bugatti eased into the Bennett family estate.

Everett strolled inside to see Carolina wrapped in a light shawl, gazing at the moon through the window. At the sound of footsteps, she turned around.

"You're back. Have a seat." Carolina motioned to the housekeeper, "Bring stea, please." Everett, hands tucked into his pockets, stayed on his feet, not taking the offer.

His voice was as cool as ever, "Mother, if there's something to say, just say it. I've got a mountain of work at the office and can't stick around." Carolina was onto him. She knew it was just a flimsy excuse.

He wasn't rushing off because of work-no, it was all about meeting up with that woman, Selena! Her expression darkened as she sat down and tossed an MP3 player onto the coffee table. "Listen to this first." Everett glanced at it sideways but didn't budge.

Carolina let out a sigh, "It won't take long, I promise!" Eventually, Everett sat down. As the housekeeper served the tea, he took a sip, then leisurely picked up the MP3 player and clicked it on.

Selena's familiar voice filled the room.

It was the voice of the woman he couldn't get enough of these days.

Cool, aloof, and utterly nonchalant.

But when her indifference was aimed at him, it stung more than he cared to admit.

Carolina sipped her herbal tea, watching her son closely.

Even though his handsface remained mostly impassive, she could see the storm flickering briefly in his eyes-mothers have a knack for that.

Men are funny creatures.

They have a hard tswallowing the idea of their woman not having them at the center of her world.

Carolina decided to fan the flames a bit, "Everett, I know what's been happening at the company. You took on the board all by yourself today, all because of the mess Selena stirred up. And what's she doing?" "She's casually sipping her afternoon tea, oblivious to your struggles, enjoying the protection you provide. But truth be told, she doesn't care for you-she just sees you as a shield or a tool." Everett's lips tightened into a thin, unyielding line, but he stayed silent.

Carolina's frustration bubbled over, "Everett, this whole fiasco is completely unnecessary. Joy has been running around all day trying to help out. Don't you see her intentions?" "If you break it off with Selena and agree to marry Joy, this storm will blow over." Her voice was earnest, trying to steer her son back onto the right path.

Everett suddenly chuckled, though the laughter didn't reach his eyes.

He lounged back on the sofa, pulling out a cigarette and lighting it with a practiced ease.

Holding the cigarette between his fingers, he asked casually, "Mother, do you really think I need to sell myself to keep the Bennett Corporation and the family safe?" Carolina was momentarily speechless.

She'd been so focused on pChapter 795 Everett's face, handsas ever, was like a blank canvas, his dark eyes giving nothing away. Carolina noticed and shifted gears in her conversation.

"Everett, seriously, if Selena had any sense, she'd put her son first and back off, instead of clinging to you and dragging you into battles against the world for her!" "I think she's doing it on purpose, not just to get back at Joy but also to hurt you. She wants to see you and the Kesler family in pieces. That would give her stwisted satisfaction." "Everett, listen to your mother. I'd never steer you wrong. Love, for folks like us, is like poison." "Over a year ago, you almost risked everything for Selena, and she didn't even say thanks. Now she wants you to go all out again. She doesn't truly care about you!" Late that night, Everett left the old estate and got into his car. He didn't drive off right away. He sat there for a while, silent, then picked up his MP3 player and hit play on that recording again.

"Joy, you're the one lost in love, not me. But as long as I'm around, your dreams will never ctrue!" "You don't truly love Everett. You just see him as a safe harbor, using him to get back at me. Selena, your heart is full of schemes. You don't deserve Everett's care!" Everett listened to it on repeat.

In those moments, emotions he thought were long gone started to bubble up inside, making his heart race and ache. He was shocked that Selena's words could hurt him so much.

Selena was supposed to be the one who loved him most. Even if she cback to him out of necessity, her heart should still be his.

He checked his phone. Nothing. No calls, no texts. He hadn't been hall night, and Selena hadn't reached out. The day's events at work had been all over the place; surely, she'd heard about it.

Everett was all riled up. He tossed the MP3 player aside, started the engine, and floored it, speeding to Moon Bay.

Moon Bay was dark, the lights out for the night. Everett got out of the car, punched in the code, and marched through the entrance,.

hallway to the master bedret the stairs, and down the long door.

He opened it. There, in the bed, was a slight rise where Selena lay, sleeping peacefully.

Everett's lips twisted into a mocking smile, his anger simmering. He crossed the room in a few long strides.

His large hand wrapped around Selena's delicate neck, and he leaned down, capturing her lips with a fierce urgency.

At the stime, his other hand slipped under her clothes, exploring with abandon.

Selena woke up, feeling like she was suffocating, unable to make out his features in the dark, just a shadowy outline.

She was startled and scared. Her instinctive struggle only fanned the flames in Everett's chest. He swiftly 门 removed his belt, tying her hands above her head. His actions becrougher, more uncontrolled, focused solely on release.

Selena felt nothing but pain, but the familiar scent of Everett brought sclarity to her mind. She guessed that Everett was dealing with skind of provocation.

IMS In times like these, she knew she had to pacify the storm...

ushing for Joy that she'd forgotten slines shouldn't be crossed.

Especially when dealing with someone like Everett, who was at the top of his game.

His pride, dignity, competitive spirit, and skills wouldn't let him bow down or submit. Carolina realized her misstep in the heat of the moment.

Thankfully, she quickly softened her tone, gently advising, "Everett, that's not what meant. You've always been rational, weighing business by cost-effectiveness. Is risking everything for Selena worth it? So many people depend on you Bennett Corporation and across the family; you've got responsibilities to think about, don't you?"

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