Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire novel Chapter 120

Everett was absolutely fuming, his face practically turning a shade of green. "Wow, Selena, way to go!" he spat out.

With that, he snatched up his jacket and car keys and stormed out of the room. The door slammed shut behind him, echoing through the space like a thunderclap.

Selena glanced at her reflection in the mirror, a sly, triumphant smile playing on her lips. She'd done it on purpose—pushed Everett's buttons just right. This way, she could enjoy a bit of peace and quiet for a while. If she didn't give him an outlet for his anger, she'd eventually be caught in his storm, considering they were still legally married.

Lately, he'd been acting a bit off. He was hardly around before, but now, he was always hovering nearby, trying hard to win her over. At times, she almost gave in.

She was afraid of falling for him again. It felt like closing her eyes and jumping off a cliff, heart first.

After freshening up, Selena heard her phone ringing. It was her uncle calling, so she swiped to answer.

"Hey there," she greeted.

Her uncle, Brook, chimed in, "Hey, Selena, my birthday's coming up soon. You haven't forgotten, right?"

"Of course not," Selena replied, putting him on speaker while she applied her moisturizer.

"Good, good. This year, your aunt wants to keep it low-key. She's planning to cook at home and show off her culinary skills!" Brook's voice was warm and inviting. "Be sure to come back home on time."

Selena paused for a moment before saying, "Alright, I'll be there."

After hanging up, she frowned slightly. Her aunt had never been fond of her. Selena's politeness was more out of respect for her uncle to avoid any unnecessary drama. She and her aunt usually kept their distance.