Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

As dusk settled, Bradley's voice coming through the phone had a distant, almost dreamlike quality.

He said, "Mrs. Bennett has agreed to all the stringent terms without any objections. Her only request was to get the divorce papers ASAP, so we've already filed the paperwork. Once the one-month cooling-off period is over, the divorce certificate will be issued." Everett's lips tightened into a harsh, thin line. "You..."

Sensing his displeasure, Bradley quickly asked, "Mr. Everett, did I mess up somewhere?"

After working with Bradley for so long, this was the first time Everett was irked by his swift efficiency.

"No, you did fine."

He practically spat out the words through clenched teeth, abruptly ending the call, his eyes blazing with fury.

On the other end, Bradley was left scratching his head. He had expected the divorce negotiations to drag on forever, given how tough the conditions were. Plus, Mrs. Bennett was known for her fiery temper-she'd even thrown a glass of water in Mr. Everett's face during a previous meeting. Yet, somehow, everything wrapped up smoothly.

He felt a bit smug, ready to bask in some praise from his boss, but Everett seemed... far from pleased.

Ah, this couple, truly a puzzle.

The more Everett dwelled on it, the angrier he got. His phone hit the floor with a loud thud as he yanked at his tie, trying to calm his breathing.

"Selena, you really outdid yourself! Fine, divorce it is! Who says I can't live without you?"

When Selena returned to the villa, all the bodyguards had been withdrawn, leaving the place eerily quiet.

As she switched out her shoes at the entrance, Ava approached, taking her bag and coat, her expression hesitant.

After slipping off her shoes and stepping inside, Selena poured herself a glass of warm water. Taking a sip, she gently said, "Ava, just say what's on your mind."

Ava, never one to hold back, blurted out, "Ma'am, are you and Mr. Everett really getting a divorce?"

Before Selena got back, Ava overheard Mr. Everett instructing Bill to withdraw the guards, coldly stating that the Bennett family's bodyguards were only for the family's head lady, and Selena no longer had that status. That was clearly cutting ties.

Selena finished her water, quenching her thirst, and calmly replied, "Yes."

So it was true.

Ava sighed deeply, her emotions a mix of anger at Mr. Everett and sadness at seeing them part ways.

After a pause, Selena continued, "If you want to leave too, I can—"

She was about to offer to talk to her grandfather about transferring Ava back to the old family home, where her experience would make her a perfect house manager.

But Ava shook her head, "Ma'am, what are you talking about? How could I even think of leaving? I was more worried you'd want to send me away. Now that you're alone and expecting, how could I abandon you?"

"We agreed before, if you and Mr. Everett split, you'd take me with you. I'll look after you and the baby. I've got plenty of experience with kids, better than anyone you might find out there."

Selena's eyes glistened with tears.

See, people aren't made of stone; relationships can grow.

Only Everett, a man with a heart of stone, could fail to see the end.

She hugged Ava warmly, feeling her nurturing embrace: "Alright, stay with me then."

Even without Haley, she had Mateo. As a newbie mom with zero experience, she definitely needed seasoned nanny by her side. Instead of hiring a stranger, she'd rather rely on someone like Ava, who she knew and trusted.

Given their bond, she was confident Ava wouldn't betray her.

Once the divorce certificate was in hand, she'd take Ava along, making her the go-to nanny. Naturally, she'd make sure Ava was well compensated.novelbin

The next day, Alex stopped by.

She was there to discuss the transfer of shares with Selena and to pack up Everett's clothes and belongings. Several large boxes were loaded onto a truck and taken away. Selena didn't even blink, completely unfazed by the whole thing.

Before leaving, Alex subtly hinted, "I think Mr. Everett is just acting out of anger. Ma'am, if you change your mind, you can always—"

"Alex." Selena cut her off sharply, "Safe travels."

Alex got the message, closed her mouth, and drove off.

For the next two weeks, Everett was all over the media, from news articles to trending videos and book covers.

His bold move to dismantle the Adler-led factions, forcing them to sell their shares in Bennett Corporation below market value and kicking them out of the company, had everyone talking. People were amazed by his tactics, eagerly following the drama, saying it was like watching a high-stakes corporate thriller unfold in real life-gripping, exciting, and utterly compelling!

But more than the business drama,

what really got people buzzing was a tip from an anonymous source. Apparently, as soon as Everett stabilized the situation, he registered for divorce from his wife. He'd already moved out of their marital home and had no qualms about moving in with his rumored girlfriend, Margot, to start a new chapter.

Margot, who had been waiting for years, was finally set to be with

Everett. The high society ladies were now falling over each other to

befriend her, treating her presence at their events as a mark of prestige. She was the talk of the town.