Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Selena came to a sudden stop.

The man hadn't noticed her; he was too wrapped up in his phone conversation with Margot.Property of Nô)(velDr(a)ma.Org.

"You're at the hospital? What's wrong?"

Whatever Margot said on the other end made his brow furrow even more. "Don't move, I'm coming to see you right now," he replied urgently.

After hanging up, he crushed his cigarette butt with the tip of his shoe and turned around, only to find Selena standing just a few steps behind him. She was watching him, her dark eyes giving nothing away.

Still, he guessed she must have overheard his conversation.

Everett, for some reason, found himself waiting-waiting for her to come over and, like before, question him with jealousy. But she didn't.

A sudden flare of anger shot through him, and his lips curled into a cold smile.

He almost forgot-she had moved on. Her heart now belonged to Dr. Campbell!

He looked away, refusing to give her even a single word, and turned to Bill, who was standing nearby. "Take her home. If she makes a run for it again, it's on you!" Bill nodded, "Yes, sir."

With that, Everett took off, his long strides echoing his resolve.

Bill approached Selena, his usually stoic face showing a hint of unease. "Ma'am, let me take you home."

Despite the endless hassle Selena had endured, Bill respected her. The other high-society ladies were all spoiled and arrogant, looking down on everyone.

Take Ms. Margot, for instance-no official status, yet bossing them around like they were less than human.

But Selena was different. She was kind-hearted and treated everyone equally. Even their housekeeper Ava was like family to her.

Selena was good to the staff too. On long patrol days, she and Ava would whip up some delicious treats for them. If they went out, she'd think of them and bring back little souvenirs. When the weather was harsh, she'd invite them inside, reassuring them that she wasn't planning any escape.

In private, the staff felt she truly embodied the grace of a lady of the house. They all hoped she and the master would reconcile, unite as a couple, and face the world together.

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Sadly, their hopes weren't enough.

Selena noticed Bill's discomfort and offered a gentle smile. "Don't worry, I'll go back with you. I won't cause any more trouble."

After being caught this time, she realized running away was pointless.

With Everett's current temper, he wouldn't tolerate any more of her defiance. If she dared to run, he'd never let it go.

If she wanted a peaceful life with her son, divorce was the only option.

Divorce would cut all ties, freeing her from him and the Bennett family. She'd no longer be Mrs. Bennett but just Selena.

Only then could she find the freedom she craved.

Back at Moon Bay, as soon as Selena walked in, Ava rushed over to hug her. "Oh, my poor lady..."

Ava didn't blame Selena for knocking her out. She knew Selena meant well.

These past few days, she'd been on edge, fearing Selena hadn't escaped and would be caught again, worried about what Everett might do in his

anger.

She'd been pestering the bodyguards daily, asking if they'd found her, driving them to the brink. When the call came saying Selena was coming back, Ava couldn't help but feel heartbroken for her. Selena's gamble hadn't paid off-a bold move, but the odds hadn't been in her favor.