Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

[Get out of the car, I'll take you home.]

Selena kept on ignoring him. Rhett settled into the driver's seat, fired up the engine, and was just about to hit the gas when-BAM! A deafening crash echoed around them.

The car behind had slammed into their bumper, the impact jerking them both forward. Rhett, shaken, turned to Selena, who looked just as startled. “Selena, are you okay?"

She shook her head slightly.

"Hang tight, I'll go check it out!"

Rhett's face was a mask of anger as he unbuckled his seatbelt and stepped out. Whoever was behind the wheel of the other car must've been a real piece of work to crash into them while they were parked.

The culprit was a sleek black Bentley, its front end crumpled and a bit of smoke wafting out. Rhett walked over and rapped on the window.

The window slid down slowly, revealing Everett's sharply defined jawline. He glanced at the damage with a raised eyebrow and said with a smirk, "Oops, my foot slipped."

His tone and expression? Not one bit sorry.

Rhett clenched his teeth, his anger simmering. This was no accident.

Everett casually drummed his fingers on the steering wheel. "Mr. Young, to show my apologies, I'll get you a brand new one. No worries."

Rhett: ".

Selena had a hunch it would be Everett. She just didn't expect him to be acting even more childish than before. Clearly, he wasn't going to back off unless she parted ways with Rhett right then and there.

Not wanting to drag this out, Selena stepped out and walked over to Rhett. "My assistant will be here soon to sort out the car stuff. I've got some things to handle, so I'll head out now. Thanks for dinner."

Rhett got her drift and didn't try to stop her. "Be safe on the way home. Text me when you get there."

"Will do."

As Selena turned to leave, Everett suddenly honked a few times, making her spin around, eyes blazing with annoyance.

Everett got out, strolled up to her, and whispered, "Selena, last time was in Rivertown, you put me up for the night. Now that you're in Newport, I should return the favor and have you stay at mine.noveldrama

Selena's voice was cold. "No need, I have a place in Newport. I'm not crashing at yours."

She pushed past him to leave.

Everett grabbed her wrist again. "Not even to see our son?"

"I'll visit tomorrow. It doesn't have to be tonight."

Just then, her ride pulled up. Selena yanked her hand free, jumped into the car, and they took off in a hurry.

Everett watched the car disappear, his dark eyes brooding. Meanwhite, Joy, parked by the roadside, had seen it all unfold. Her hands gripped the steering wheel tighter, a shadow over her eyes.

In a fit of anger, she picked up scissors and shredded the pink dress she'd changed out of.

At Moon Bay, Selena had a relaxing shower, pampered her skin, and climbed into bed, ready to sleep. She thought she might toss and turn, but being in her most familiar setting, she quickly drifted off.

Until she felt herself being pulled into a familiar embrace, gentle kisses tracing her

lips and neck, a warm hand slipping under her clothes, sparking her senses... Selena's eyes flew open.

In the dark, she met Everett's intense gaze, his eyes raw with unhidden desire for

her.