Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Selena's heart did a flip, all too familiar with that sly look in Everett's eyes. Her hands instinctively clutched the collar of her bathrobe tighter.

Determined to steer clear of any interaction, she focused straight ahead, planning to breeze past him and head to the changing room to grab her clothes.

As she walked by, Everett remained unresponsive, letting her slip by without a hitch. Only when she was safely inside the changing room did her tense heart start to ease up.

After all, she hadn't bounced back to her pre-baby body yet, unlike Margot, who had already regained her figure. With her post-pregnancy mobility back, Everett had no reason to come to her for comfort.

She wasn't eager to have any more dealings with him, especially since she planned to push forward with the divorce and reunite with her child.

It had been too long since she'd seen her little one, and the longing was almost unbearable.

Lost in thought, she was suddenly pulled back to reality by strong arms wrapping around her waist, the heat of Everett's chest pressing against her. His scent instantly enveloped her. Everett's husky voice whispered close to her ear, "What's on your mind? Daydreaming here?"

Selena snapped back, her eyes widening.

She instinctively tried to break free, but his grip only tightened, making her struggle futile. Her movements unintentionally caused friction, earning a deep, husky grunt from Everett. Feeling his presence so close, she stiffened, not daring to move again.

Trying to stay calm, she reasoned with him, "Everett, I'm all recovered now, and you've done more than enough to ease your guilt. There's no need to hang around out of obligation."

"If you need anything, Margot's there for you. Heck, you could even move in with her; don't worry about me. I actually think you two are a great match." Everett frowned.

She'd been giving him the cold shoulder for over a month, and he figured she needed to let off some steam, which was fair enough.

But he couldn't let this go on forever.

her to face him, his tall frame

He grabbed her shoulders, tu et

casting a shadow. His fingers gently

yet firmly tilted her chin up, forcing her to meet his gaze.

The moment was both intimate and edgy.

Selena's face blanched, pressing against his chest, "Everett, let go..."

"Mrs. Bennett."

Everett's dark eyes held a possessive glint, ignoring her clear displeasure and resistance as he voiced his own desire with a sly grin. "Let's have another child."

His handsome face moved closer, reflecting the shock and anger on Selena's face.

What she didn't get was that this fiery look made her all the more enticing in Everett's eyes.

In a heartbeat, it could send his blood racing, especially since he'd been holding back for so long.

"This time, let's have a daughter, one who looks just like you. She'd be adorable."

Selena was fuming, having thought his talk of making amends and having more kids was just lip service. She never imagined he'd actually mean it!

Mateo was a child she had struggled

to bring into the world, and now, with them still apart, how could shee possibly agree to have another child with him?

Besides, if she got pregnant again, Everett would never agree to a divorce, nor would he let her leave. And how could she, carrying his child, ever think of abandoning the child to escape?