Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Everett was caught in a storm of emotions, unsure of his true desires. He resented Selena for always walking away so easily, and in his frustration, he'd thrown out some harsh words, claiming he was done with her. Yet, ironically...noveldrama

Every time he caught wind of her leaving or being with someone else, he just couldn't keep his cool.

Maybe it was that stubborn pride, refusing to let things go.

Ignoring it felt suffocating, and expressing it didn't bring any relief either, leaving him in a constant state of turmoil.

After wrestling with his thoughts, the only thing he could muster was, "I don't know what I want, just... let me drive you home, okay?"

Selena looked at him, her face a frosty mask.

As their eyes met, Everett couldn't help but notice how stunning she was, every detail flawless and captivating.

He had uttered words of finality, yet never truly severed their ties, while she... she didn't fight for them, and when she said it was over, she meant it.

How long had it been? And she could so easily move on to someone new.

The thought gnawed at him, filling him with a simmering resentment.

Selena, unaware of Everett's chaotic inner world, only saw his behavior as irrational and increasingly erratic.

A father of two, yet acting like a child.

More immature than Mateo!

She was worn out, with neither the time nor energy to play these endless games with him.

"Fine, I agree. Can you let go of me now?"

Everett was taken aback by her quick agreement, a flicker of hope sparking within him. Maybe... he wasn't the only one still holding on.

His pent-up emotions eased a bit as he released Selena's wrist, only to gently take her hand and lead her outside.

The car was waiting at the curb. The driver opened the back door, and

Selena got in first, followed by Everett. As the car merged into traffic Everett watched her silent

profile, ready to speak, when Selena suddenly turned to him, breaking the silence first.

"Everett, I got in the car because there are some things I need to clear up with you."

A sense of foreboding washed over Everett. "Go ahead."

Selena spoke without hesitation, "I genuinely can't wrap my head around your behavior anymore, and maybe you can't either."

"You resent that you're not as important to me as you'd like. You're uncomfortable, trying to make me jealous, hoping I'll lose myself over you, is that it?"

"Let me tell you, Everett, I've been through all of that. You should remember those days when I loved you so desperately, like a

madwoman. Maybe you thou no

that was true love, but in hindsight, I realize how foolish I was."

"That was the most painful chapter of my life, a knot I can't untangle. I swore never to become that woman again. Love yourself first before loving others. I won't give my all to love someone anymore. I'm putting myself first now."

"So, I can't be who I was. What you want, I can't give you. Therefore, going our separate ways is the right decision."

Everett's expression turned grim, his demeanor growing cold, casting an oppressive atmosphere in the car.

The driver in the front seat nearly held his breath, trying to fade into the background.

Selena remained unfazed, standing her ground against Everett.

"Everett, I'll say this one last time: if you keep up with this childish behavior, I'll go

marry someone else, become another man's wife."

Everett grabbed the back of Selena's neck, pulling her close, growling, "You wouldn't dare!"

Selena smirked coolly, "Try me."