Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire novel Chapter 82

Selena did her best to reason with him. "Everett, is this really the time to leave? If she's in pain, Derick can take her to the hospital. You're not a doctor, so what's the point of you tagging along?"

Her words seemed to ease Everett's tension a bit. His lips moved slightly, and then Margot suddenly clutched his hand, panic in her voice, "Everett, I... I think I'm bleeding..."

His eyes darkened immediately, and he leaned in to reassure her softly, "Don't worry, you'll be fine."

He then pulled Selena aside, as if afraid of upsetting Margot, and said in a low tone, "Selena, enough. I'll be right back."

Selena had heard these hollow promises too many times to count. Once he left, he never came back, leaving her to handle the awkwardness on her own.

She took a step closer, clinging to his shirt tighter, her knuckles turning white. "Everett, you brought me here to play along today. There are so many people around, and the moment you leave, everything's going to get back to Grandfather!"

Irritation flickered across Everett's face. "Selena, you said it yourself—it’s just an act. You're just someone I hired for this role. Remember, you can't stop me!"

His harsh words hit Selena hard, leaving her feeling as pale as a ghost. Without a hint of kindness, he shrugged her off, picked up Margot, and walked away.

As Margot was carried off, she shot Selena a triumphant grin. Even if Margot's acting was terrible and her tactics were basic, it didn't matter. Everett favored her, and he'd always believe her, no questions asked.

Being the favorite sure gave Margot a ton of misplaced confidence.

Selena chuckled bitterly at herself. Just moments ago, she had called Margot foolish, but now it seemed she was the foolish one for hoping he'd choose her.