Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire novel Chapter 261

When Selena hit the ground, blood oozed from her thigh, leaving a stain on the floor. Rebecca must have noticed it.

Rebecca had started the commotion and pushed her. Selena deserved some payback, but if she told Everett the truth, he would probably go to Rebecca for answers.

His handsome face would turn icy, and Rebecca would spill everything.

Selena worried Rebecca might say something she shouldn't, drawing Everett's attention. He was too sharp for his own good, and Selena couldn't afford to let her guard down.

Settling the score with Rebecca could wait; keeping the child a secret was her main concern now.

Selena tried to brush it off, replying casually, "It was just a little fender bender, nothing major."

"Nothing major?"

The more Everett looked at the bandage around her head, the more it irked him. "I leave you alone for a moment, and this happens. If only you were Thumbelina, then I could carry you around in my pocket every day to keep you safe."

His fingers gently traced her cheek, his deep eyes showing a flicker of concern.

He often had a way with words, especially in intimate moments, whispering things that made her blush.

But sweet nothings were rare from him, and

hearing them all of a sudden made Selena's heart race.

What girl wouldn't love to hear sweet talk, especially from someone as handsome and smooth-voiced as Everett?

Every word tugged at her heartstrings.

Even though Selena knew deep down that Everett was just trying to charm her without really meaning it, she couldn't stop herself from being drawn in.

Her eyes took on a playful glint.

She nuzzled her face against his hand like a kitten. "Yeah, right, I don't buy it. You'll get tired of me eventually."

Everett relished her playful banter, teasing her lazily, "Mrs. Bennett, do you have a misconception about yourself? I wouldn't mind being attached to you 24/7. How could I ever find you annoying?"