Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Everett's voice was deliciously husky, laced with a magnetic pull that sent shivers down her spine. Selena almost rolled her eyes at the classic line about 'just cuddling, and not going all the way'-what a load of nonsense. She knew better.

"I'm really tired," Selena declined once more, trying to maintain her composure.

But Everett was having none of it. He captured her wrists, gently pressing them to her cheeks, his lips trailing soft kisses down her collarbone and nibbling at that little beauty mark of hers. The sensation sent a jolt through her, her porcelain skin blushing a deep pink, and her eyes becoming hazy with emotion.

"Mrs. Bennett, you want this too, don't you..." he teased, his voice a low chuckle in her ear. Selena felt a confusing mix of embarrassment and indignation. Despite her resistance, he had a knack for awakening her desires.

Sensing her resolve wavering, he coaxed softly, "You don't have to do a thing-just lie back and enjoy. If it gets too much, I'll be gentle, alright?"

Selena's grip tightened, her mind still battling her heart.

Everett leaned his forehead against hers, nuzzling her tenderly like a big, affectionate puppy. "Just this once, okay?" he pleaded.

He let her feel his eagerness, whispering, "See, it misses you."

"Mrs. Bennett, let me..." he murmured, gently taking her earlobe between his lips. "Selena, I missed you, is that okay?"Content held by NôvelDrama.Org.

Her palms were practically on fire, her cheeks burning hotter by the second. When he said her name, her heart felt like it was about to burst into flames.

Had he been the forceful Everett of old, ignoring her wishes, she might have stayed unmoved. But this slow, relentless approach-how could she possibly resist? Selena's ears were so hot they could've ignited, and ever so slowly, she nodded.

Everett, clearly at his wits' end, brought them together in a deep, intimate connection. A wave of indescribable pleasure surged through him, stirring his very soul. This intoxicating, dangerous feeling-only Selena could evoke it. In moments like these, he felt he could happily die in her arms.

"To die in the embrace of a flower, even as a ghost, would be a charming fate."

Selena's hands clutched the sheets beneath her, the silk wrinkling in her grip... All his talk of gentleness was rubbish!

She wanted to curse him, but when she opened her mouth, nothing came out but a disjointed gasp.

She thought of escape, but he held her firmly in place. Leaning forward, he captured her words with a kiss, drawing her into his world, pulling her towards a shared paradise.

The next morning, Selena woke to

find the drawer by the bed empty of protection, inwardly cursing Everett for being such a beast. But there was a silver lining—she was halfway through settling a debt she felt she owed, a tally she'd been quietly keeping.

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Deep down, she probably knew their relationship wasn't built to last. It hurt, but after three years of trying, what had she achieved? She couldn't keep turning a blind eye to Margot's presence. How could she share a life with him when there was another woman in the mix?

And with Margot's pregnancy progressing, the awkwardness was set to increase.

Being with Everett, his kindness, his gentle touch, his profound intimacy-it was intoxicating. With just a smile, he could steal a woman's soul, let alone when he was treating her like this.

She admitted she didn't have the strength to resist.

He was the boy who had caught her eye in her youth, the one who made her heart skip a beat. He was also the one who had been by her side through the darkest times of her life, after her parents passed away. Only distance might help her forget and move on. If they met again someday, she hoped she could simply smile and say, "Long time no see."

But she knew Everett wasn't ready to let her go-he was still infatuated with her... body. Plus, with his grandfather and other factors, he wouldn't release her easily.

So she had to keep up appearances,

pretending she wanted to settle

down with him. If he was willing tox

stick to their agreement and finalize the divorce, they would split the assets in two months and that

would be ideal. But if **ged his

mind, she'd need to have

escape

plan ready.