Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire novel Chapter 227

Selena was completely caught off guard. Her eyes met his as if words had suddenly vanished from her mind.

She stayed silent for what felt like an eternity, caught in a tug-of-war between belief and disbelief. Everett's forehead rested gently against hers as he tried to peer into her soul, searching for any sign that he still meant something to her.

Truth be told, these past few days had been more about him coming to terms with his own emotions. Initially, he hadn’t quite figured out why he felt so unsettled, why everything seemed out of place. But during those sleepless nights alone in a sprawling hotel bed, clarity finally hit him.

He didn’t want to face the truth that he might have feelings for Selena. He had thought he wanted her to go back to being the compliant Mrs. Bennett whom he could easily control, but instead, he longed for Selena, who was once madly in love with him.

He never believed in love, nor did he think he'd waste his energy on such silly emotions. But somehow, Selena had stirred something inside him, introducing feelings of longing he’d never known before.

He was cautious and resistant to these feelings since they were beyond his control. He needed to have everything in his life firmly in his grip. Nothing could veer off course. Selena's unexpected change wasn’t a pleasant surprise.

She was tougher than he had imagined. Once head over heels for him, she now claimed she felt nothing. Her eyes, once bright and full of light, were now just lifeless pools.

He was desperate to hold onto her. Whatever the reason, he wasn’t ready to let her go. He wanted her by his side, willingly and joyfully as Mrs. Bennett, not just as a date or in a relationship driven by transactions, which all their interactions had become.

Maybe having too much money made him crave something deeper. After experiencing the utmost pleasure with her, he couldn’t enjoy being alone anymore. Even if his physical needs were met, they were always followed by a crushing emptiness and loneliness.