Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

"Mr. Harris, if you've got another date waiting, you better head in. It's pretty rude to keep a lady hanging."

With that, Selena didn't give him another look. She swung open the door to the private room and strolled in with Rhett.

The door swung shut right in Everett's face, cutting off his view completely.

Through the shadowy screen, he could make out Rhett fawning over Selena- helping with her coat, holding her purse, pulling out her chair-and Selena taking it all in stride.

Everett's mood soured even more.

Joy eventually popped out, looking impatient. "Everett, why aren't you coming in?"

Snapping back to reality, he gave her a quick glance, masked his emotions, and walked into the room.

Seated across from him, Joy's eyes sparkled with affection. She had waited so long, poured so much effort into this moment, and finally, it had come.

She held out the menu, asking, "Everett, what do you feel like eating?"

Everett, clearly distracted, kept glancing toward the other side. "Whatever you pick."

Joy kept her smile steady. "Alright, I'll order your favorites."

After placing the order, she tried to strike up a conversation. "Everett, do you notice anything different about me today?"

Joy stood, giving a playful twirl, her dress flowing around her.

Everett lazily looked her over, then remarked, "The pink's too delicate; it doesn't suit you."

Joy: "

Meanwhile, in the next room, Selena and Rhett were deep in lively conversation. Rhett had a real knack for flirting without being over the top, showering Selena with just the right amount of compliments.

No woman is totally immune to sweet talk, not even someone as seasoned as Selena.

She mused, if she wasn't already interested in someone, she might have been swayed.

Under the soft lighting, Selena smiled gently, a smile that hit Rhett straight in the heart, drawing him closer. As the soft tunes of a violin and piano filled the restaurant, he couldn't help but ask, "Ms. Selena, care to dance?"

Selena chuckled softly. "I'm not familiar with classical dance."

Rhett chuckled too. "How about a waltz to classical music then?"

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Rhett stood, approached her, and extended a perfectly inviting hand.

Selena placed her hand in his, letting him lead her into a dance.

The screen cast shadows of their bodies closely entwined.

Everett's handsome face shifted dramatically, and he shot up from his seat.

Joy was taken aback. "Everett, what's wrong?"

He didn't respond, just tossed out, "The bill's on me. Take your time with dinner!" Then he strode out of the room.

Joy called after him several times, but Everett didn't look back.

Everett marched straight to the next room, shoving the door open.

He found Rhett and Selena dancing smoothly, Rhett's arm snug around Selena's waist.

His expression darkened like a brewing storm, eyes flashing with intensity.

He stormed in.

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"Mr. Harris, is there something you need?"