Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Selena only casually asked her question and did not expect Everett to freeze in surprise. His deep and thoughtful eyes locked onto hers, as if pondering something profound. After a moment, he spoke. "What

if I said yes?"

Wait, what?

Now it was Selena's turn to be caught off guard, her eyes wide in disbelief. Had she heard him right?

"You mean you're jealous? Jealous of me... and Dr. Campbell?"

Wasn't his issue with Callum supposed to be about Margot?

But he didn't respond with words. Instead, he cupped her chin and kissed her again. Their lips met in a passionate embrace, his tongue exploring her mouth, savoring every inch, almost as if he wanted to consume her whole.

When they finally pulled apart, Selena's cheeks were flushed, her breath came in quick gasps, and her eyes were glazed over. Her hair was a wild mess, and her loose hospital gown was slipping off her shoulders. The whole scene felt incredibly intimate. She shot Everett a resentful glare-she was still a patient, after all. What a dog of a man!

But to Everett, her glare was anything but intimidating. If anything, her shy, affectionate look, coupled with her tousled appearance, made him want to tease her even more. He planted gentle kisses on her reddened lips, his voice husky and low. "Selena, I am jealous. From now on, keep your distance from Callum!"

His words slowly sank in, and Selena's heart skipped a beat. She looked up at him incredulously; he actually admitted it. He was jealous...

This was the first time Everett had opened up about his feelings in front of her. Did that mean she really mattered to him now, even if just a little?

Selena couldn't help but reach out, her fingers tracing the handsome lines of his face, suddenly filled with courage.

"Everett, I have something to tell you."

The moment was perfect, and the atmosphere was just right for honesty.

"Alright, go ahead."

He lay beside her, lazily playing with a strand of her hair, his tone relaxed.

Selena took a deep breath, choosing her words carefully as she readied herself to speak.

But then a phone rang, interrupting her.

Everett pulled out his phone, glanced at it, and without answering, ended the call, tossing it aside.

"Go on," he encouraged.This belongs to NôvelDrama.Org.

Selena gathered her courage again. "Everett, actually, I..."

Just as she was about to say, "I'm pregnant," the phone rang again, stubbornly persistent.

Selena instinctively looked over at the sound, seeing "Derick" flash on the screen. She knew Derick was always calm and collected; if he called again after being hung up on, it had to be important.

Sure enough, despite his frown, Everett picked up the phone and answered, "Hello."

Selena had no choice but to hold her tongue.

Whatever Derick said on the other end stripped away Everett's lazy demeanor. He sat up, speaking crisply, "Alright, come to the hospital to pick me up immediately." After hanging up, Everett stood up and straightened his clothes, swiftly transforming back into the polished CEO persona.

"Selena, Brent, the CEO of K Corporation, made an unexpected visit to Newport. I'll need to host him over the next few days, so I won't be able to spend time with you."

He paused, perhaps sensing she might worry, and added, "Last time in America, I missed a meeting with him because I rushed back to celebrate our anniversary. I owe him." Selena remembered who Brent was: a crucial partner for Bennett Corporation and a staunch supporter of Everett. She couldn't possibly object.

"I understand. Go ahead and take care of business; don't worry about me. Ava's here with me."

"Mrs. Bennett, you're always so understanding." He gently stroked her face.

Pressed for time, Everett didn't linger. He headed for the door but paused as if remembering something, turning back to her.

"Selena, what did you want to tell me just now?"

Courage is a fleeting thing, lost in

the interruptions. Selena had already let it slip away. Besides, he was busy, and it wasn't the right time for such an important conversation. It was best to wait until he was free.

Selena smiled and shook her head, "It's nothing important. We'll talk later." "Alright."

With that, Everett left with purposeful strides.

In the days that followed, Everett didn't return to the hospital, but he did send messages, keeping her updated on his schedule. He was either in meetings or entertaining, assuring her he was "being good" and was focused on work.

Selena always replied with an encouraging emoji.

She diligently took her medication, feeling stronger each day, and was nearly ready to be discharged.

She wondered if Everett would have time to pick her up.

Lost in thought, an unexpected visitor arrived Margot.

Unlike her usual haughty demeanor, she entered and immediately knelt at Selena's bedside, leaving Selena utterly bewildered.