Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Selena lowered her eyes, hiding the whirlwind of thoughts swirling inside her head. After a beat, she spoke softly, "Life moves on. He said he'd be there for me and the kids from now on. Some things are best left behind."

Ava felt a pang of pity hearing this. She thought it was a raw deal for Mrs. Bennett, but she knew all too well how most women compromise in marriage for their children's sake. Maternal love is truly profound.

Still, looking on the bright side, Mrs. Bennett had been through so much. Why should she let divorce make things easy for the other woman? Sure, Mr. Bennett had his flaws, but the family empire was innocent. In the end, it would belong to Mrs. Bennett's kids! Thinking this way, Ava felt more at ease and smiled, "Mrs. Bennett, as long as you keep your chin up, things will only get better."

Selena returned the smile.

Turning around, she spotted Everett standing at the bottom of the stairs, looking a bit surprised, "You're not off to work yet?"

"Not yet."

Everett replied casually, gliding down the stairs with his long strides. He leaned in, planting a gentle kiss on her soft cheek and asked tenderly, "Still feeling off?"

Last night, after getting back from the hospital, she'd been queasy and dizzy, and he had stayed by her side until she drifted off to sleep.

"Feeling better." Selena said, noticing his furrowed brow and smiled, "It's not my first rodeo. I've got this. Early pregnancy can be a rollercoaster."

She raised her hand, gently smoothing the creases from his brow with her fingertips.

Everett soaked up her rare tenderness, a slight smile playing on his lips as he held her hand and kissed her palm.

Seeing him all suited up, hair perfectly slicked back, she couldn't help but ask, "Heading to the office now?"Copyright Nôv/el/Dra/ma.Org.

"Yeah, there's a shareholders' meeting today. Time to clear out the deadwood," Everett said, not wanting to drag her into the company drama.

Ah, that explained it.

Yesterday, Josh had used a family gathering as an excuse to put some unruly uncles in their place, and today Everett was leveraging this momentum to shake things up at the board meeting. This granddad-grandson duo was a force to be reckoned with. Everett had clawed his way to the top of the family business through sheer grit, earning respect from everyone.

Josh certainly knew how to pick 'em.

He had chosen Everett as a husband for her, genuinely wanting her to have a life of comfort and wealth.

If only...

Selena kept her thoughts to herself, her face a perfect mask of gentle understanding.

She didn't pry into the company matters, just gave him a once-over and said, "Your tie's a bit wonky, let me fix it." Everett was more than happy to let her.

Since their little spat, she'd been distant, not bothering with these small domestic gestures.

It wasn't that he couldn't do it himself, but these sweet little rituals were part of the charm of being a couple.

He lowered his gaze, watching her meticulously adjust his tie, the sunlight spilling in and highlighting the soft down on her fair cheeks, making her all the more captivating.

He couldn't resist wrapping his arms around her waist, pulling her close.

He leaned in for a kiss.

Selena turned her head slightly, his lips brushing the corner of hers, a hint of dissatisfaction in her eyes.

"You should get going." Selena

pressed her hands against his chest, "Can't be late for the shareholders'

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Everett nuzzled his nose against hers, reluctantly letting her go, "Got it, Mrs. Bennett."

Selena tidied his collar and lapels, ensuring everything was just so,

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palm gently on her belly.