Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

"Selena, if you're curious about Callum, I can tell you he's alright. He was just whisked away by his family, courtesy of Josh, right before the plane was about to leave."

"Callum might stick his neck out for you and risk getting on my bad side, but it's a different story with the Campbell family. Unlike me, who calls the shots with the Bennett family, Callum doesn't have that kind of pull with the Campbells. The resources he taps into are theirs. And since he's keeping mum, you can bet someone from the Campbells will spill the beans about your whereabouts to me!"

He was livid that Selena had the nerve to run, but he wasn't a hothead. All that bravado over a woman was just plain foolish.

At this point, his move to declare war on Campbell Corporation was twofold: to push someone from the Campbells to rein in Callum and to send a clear message.

His uncles had been cozying up to some Campbell side branches lately, trying to bolster their own standing. The main Campbell house wouldn't just sit by and watch.

If those side branches gained ground, they'd threaten the main house's hold.

Gabriel might be getting on in years, but he wasn't clueless. Back when he and Josh were running the show, the young ones were still playing in the sandbox.

He might have ignored these petty squabbles over the years, but he knew what was up.

In high society, reputation is everything. If Selena were single, that'd be one thing, but she's married now. His son chasing after a married woman, morphing into a homewrecker, almost gave him a stroke. It was so out of character for the son he once took pride in. So, Josh decided to team up with him.

Selena was a bit taken aback hearing all this.

Dr. Campbell really had gone out on a limb for her...

Luckily, he was just taken home. Worst case, he'd get a talking-to, but nothing too serious.

From Everett's tone, it seemed he was in the dark about Matteo and her fake pregnancy.

A small blessing in the mess.

She exhaled softly, relief washing over her.

"So, knowing your Dr. Campbell's alright makes you this happy?"

Everett's fingers gripped her chin, his voice laced with sarcasm, anger simmering beneath. Selena knew he was misunderstanding, but to keep her son safe, let him think what he wants. She flashed a teasing smile, "Since you asked, yep, I'm over the moon. Happy now?" "Damn it, Selena!"

With the tension easing, she found her courage, "Everett, what's your deal? You're the one asking. If my

answers tick you off, why aske

"You want sweet talk? Sure, let me go, and you can take a hike. I'll send you little love notes three times a day, like clockwork! Promise every word will be dripping with emotion, just for you!"

See, the moment she stopped pretending, her sassy side was back.

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The sweetness, the meekness she showed him before were just strategies to handle him.

His eyes were a storm of emotions, his presence brimming with tension. He wanted her to take back her words, wishing she'd lie to him forever.

Maybe a lifetime of lies wasn't such a bad deal if it meant being together till the end.

Then, as if hitting reset, he shut his eyes, clamping down on his temper, his dark gaze locking onto Selena, his voice rough and raw. "Selena, kiss me, and I'll let it all go!"