Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Sure, logic is logic, but just thinking about going back to Newport and dealing with all that drama was enough to make her anxious.

For a moment, Selena held her tongue.

This time, Blaine seized the chance to rib her.

"What's the matter? You're great at dishing out advice, but when it's your turn, you're stuck? That's quite the double standard, my dear niece!"

Selena shot him a glare with her dark eyes.

Blaine chuckled, "You're the one who said it. If you don't face it and get over it, how can you expect the same from me?"

"Alright, alright. I'll go back and watch over the business for you, okay?" Selena sighed, clearly annoyed.

Before stepping out, she reminded him several times, "Blaine, be careful with everything."

"Don't worry."

Selena didn't leave immediately; she was still a bit worried about Alexa.

The next day, she visited the villa again. Alexa seemed a bit better and immediately asked about their mutual friend.

Selena replied honestly, "She's out of life-threatening danger, but... only two fingers were reattached; the others couldn't be saved. I'm sorry."

Alexa was silent for a moment, then slowly shook her head, "I know you gave it your all. Thank you."

Selena offered some heartfelt advice and stayed with her until late at night before heading back to her hotel.

While Selena was busy in France, Everett wasn't just sitting idle in Newport either.

After that phone call, news of him and Joy being spotted together was all over the headlines, creating quite the buzz.

Most folks thought they were the perfect match, a match made in heaven, and were all for the two families joining forces.

Some romantics were saying they found each other after a wrong marriage, like a dream come true.

People were even speculating about when they'd tie the knot and whether it would be a grand affair.

After all, despite being married to Selena for years, they never had a wedding.

A week later, Selena returned to Newport with Mateo and Ava, and had the housekeeper bring Haley over too.

The project was expected to wrap up in six months to a year.

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Haley hadn't seen her mom, brother, or Ava in ages and missed them terribly She clung to her mom first, then Ava, and finally her brother.

She was like a little queen of fairness, making sure everyone got equal love.

This trait seemed to come from her father, quite the charmer.

...

At Bennett Corporation, in the CEO's Office.

The office was immaculate and Everett was poring over documents, his brow furrowed.

The door knocked and Alex walked in with a cup of black coffee.

Seeing Everett's expression, Alex assumed there was an issue with the documents and cautiously asked, "Mr. Everett, is something wrong?"

Lately, the boss's temper had been through the roof, so everyone was walking on eggshells.

Everett snapped the file shut and pointed out a bunch of issues, then said mercilessly, "Take it back and redo it. If it's not done by the end of the day, you're out!"

Alex shivered, quickly nodded, grabbed the file, and headed out.

The boss must be in a foul mood-not someone to mess with today!

Then, out of nowhere, Everett asked, almost as if it was an afterthought, "Is Selena still in France?"

Alex paused.

She turned back and softly said, "Mr. Everett, she came back to Newport last night. Oh, and the little miss is here too."

Everett's gaze grew intense.

So... despite all her tough talk about

cutting ties, realizing he wasn't

buying it, she came back to Newportnoveldrama

with the kids. Looks like she's

gearing up for a long game to win him back.