Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Selena's brief moment of gratitude disappeared like a puff of smoke. This jerk remained consistent in his knack for saying the wrong thing at the wrong time. She wasn't about to let him belittle her, so she held back her temper and explained, "I did call the police."

Everett scoffed, "Oh, brilliant move! But by the time they'd arrive, you'd be in bad shape!"

Selena fell silent.

Her hands, resting on her knees, clenched tightly. Right then, she almost wished she'd been hit by Bryan instead of being 'rescued' by Everett.

She turned her head to stare out the window, determined to ignore him. She knew that engaging further would only raise her blood pressure.

Seeing her like that made Everett's hands tremble with frustration.

She couldn't see the forest for the trees. Didn't she realize that if he hadn't shown up, those thugs would've had their way? She was just being stubborn!

Landon, the family driver who'd been with the Bennetts forever and practically seen Everett grow up, noticed the spat brewing in the back seat and sighed. After a brief pause, he decided to chime in, "Ma'am, Mr. Bennett didn't mean it that way. He's just worried about you getting hurt. Please, don't take it to heart."

Everett glanced at Landon and moved his lips but said nothing.

Landon, like Ava, always treated Selena kindly despite the chilly reception she sometimes got, showing her respect and warmth. So, she couldn't just brush him off and replied half-heartedly, "Is that so."

Upon picking up on Everett's silent cue, Landon continued, "Of course, what Mr. Bennett means is, if anything like this happens again, you should call on him."Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

Selena couldn't help but chuckle dryly. "And what would that do? All he does is look down on people and criticize them. Can he really be my rock?"

Landon was at a loss for words.

Everett, not pleased, locked his intense gaze on her, eyes blazing. "I'm your husband, of course. I'm your rock!"

Selena turned to face him, unfazed,

and replied word by word, "Is that so? Everett, you've known for ages.

how much my aunt dislikes me. Every time she calls me over, it's just to stir up trouble. In these three years, I've asked you countless times to join me for dinner at their home, but you've always found an excuse."

"You know that if you just stood up for me

But you never cared. Now

youce in front of her, she'd

t me to call on you? Sorry,

I'm done asking.

"If anyone's been my biggest bully, it's not my aunt. It's you, Everett!"

She'd been bottling up these grievances, thinking she'd lay them out when Everett finally fell for her. She would show him just how much he'd hurt her.

She never thought she'd be able to talk about them so calmly one day. It's like... they were just minor, inconsequential feelings.

Everett's anger cooled off like a fire doused with cold water, leaving him with a chill.

After that, Selena stayed silent, and so did Everett, as the car quietly headed back to Moon Bay.

Selena got out first, walking into the house without a backward glance.

Everett stayed seated, watching her determined, cold figure. His eyes were a little out of focus.

Landon cleared his throat gently, daring to speak again, "Sir, if I may, the Missus has been through a lot these past three years, dealing with her aunt and the Bennett family... And you are seldom around. She's faced many challenges alone, keeping her pain to herself."