Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire novel Chapter 631

She did it on purpose. Partly to rile up that "dog" of a man, and partly to show Everett that she didn't revolve around him. He needed a reminder that he wasn't some rare gem.

And oh boy, did Everett get worked up. Whether it was Callum or anyone else, he couldn’t stand it. Especially with Selena being pregnant. It was late, and she wasn't home yet. Didn't she realize how risky that was?

He marched into the living room, the bright lights casting sharp shadows that only added to his stern look. Pulling out his phone, he dialed Selena’s number. But the cold automated message reminded him of the bitter truth: she had blocked him ages ago, and he was still on the blacklist.

Frustrated, he rubbed his temples and barked at Ava, "Call her and tell her to get home. She's a mom now, staying out this late just isn't right!"

Ava, unfazed, shot back, "Well, sir, you're a dad now. Haven't you been away for months with another woman? What does that say?"

"Ava!" he snapped, his gaze icy and sharp.

But Ava stood her ground. She was loyal to Selena and got her paycheck from her, so she wasn't about to bow to Everett's whims. Hands on her hips, she retorted, "If you want to make the call, do it yourself. I'm not getting mixed up in this."

With that, she headed off to her room, leaving Everett with his lips pressed into a thin, tight line.

Close to midnight, Blaine drove Selena back to Moon Bay. The night air had a chill, so he kindly draped his jacket over her shoulders. Once Selena realized there were no romantic undertones, she accepted his gesture. After all, being pregnant meant she had to be extra careful about her health—a cold would be the last thing she needed.