Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Only one timid employee dared to chime in, "I guess I've seen this favored lady up close, and honestly, though it pains me to say, she's quite ordinary-looking, kind of plain..." Everyone was in disbelief!

If she was just ordinary, why would Mr. Everett choose her? His exclusive affection! Something even the former Mrs. Bennett couldn't secure. Unfortunately, without pictures, there's no proof, which led to all sorts of speculation. But with the internet being what it is, secrets don't last long, and those whispers soon spread far and wide...

Meanwhile, Alex had no clue about all this gossip. She had brought Yasmine to the CEO's office, offered her a glass of warm water, and asked her to wait while she headed off to a meeting with some documents. At first, Yasmine sat on the sofa, stiff and silent, just waiting. But as time ticked by, she began to look around slowly.noveldrama

She knew Mr. Everett was the famous head of the Bennett family, the wealthiest clan in Newport-a man with endless riches. Even the villa she lived in was so lavish it took her breath away. But seeing the towering Bennett Corporation building gave her a real sense of what wealth meant for the first time. Mr. Everett's power and fortune were beyond anything she could imagine. And yet, here she was, crossing paths with such a man! Suddenly, she clutched her chest as her heart pounded wildly, echoing in her ears. It felt as if she had stumbled into Alice's Wonderland-everything seemed surreal yet so beautifully enchanting that she wished she could just dive into it...

Selena tried calling Dr. Fernando's private number again, and this time, he answered. They exchanged some polite chit-chat, and he gave a vague reason for being unavailable. Selena, reading between the lines, let it slide with a smile. That afternoon, Brook was admitted to Dr. Fernando's hospital, where the whole team took over his care. Standing outside the glass window, Selena watched her uncle go through various tests, feeling a temporary relief.

Soon, Dr. Fernando laid out a

treatment plan, The surgery had an 80% success rate, and with good post-op care, another decade or so of life was within reach. Tears welled up in her eyes. This wasz miles better than the previous prognosis. Dr. Fernando suggested she discuss the surgery date with her uncle and get it scheduled ASAP-the sooner, the better.

After he left, Selena took her uncle's hand, hesitated a bit, then shared her thoughts, "Uncle, I'm in Germany now, with a stable job and some savings. I think we should have the surgery done there. Afterward, you can stay with me. The healthcare is top-notch, and I can take good care of you."

Callum had brought up this idea

during a call the night before, and although it was his suggestion, it really clicked with her. Even though Everett had let her go that night, his pride wouldn't let him chase aftera woman he saw as tarnished. But she couldn't predict when he might lose his cool again. After thinking it over, she figured leaving sooner was her safest bet. If they did the surgery in Newport, including recovery and rehab, it could take months-a risk she didn't want to take. Plus, she couldn't leave little Mateo behind for that long.

But as soon as she spoke, Brook had a strong reaction. He refused to leave Newport. With a 20% risk in the surgery, he feared dying on a foreign operating table. Even in

death, he wanted to return to his net

roots. Dying abroad would leave him as a lost soul without a resting płace. He was adamant, even saying if Selena didn't want to care for him, she should go back to Germany. His fate, whether alive or dead, was none of her concern.

Seeing his reaction, Selena knew she couldn't push it further. She decided to wait until he calmed down to bring it up again. Her uncle could be persuaded, and a little coaxing usually did the trick.

In the evening, trying to ease her uncle's mood, Selena decided to cook him a special meal. Just as she finished and was about to pack the food into containers, her phone rang. Glancing at the screen, she saw it was Ava calling. Thinking little Mateo was just acting up because he missed her, she answered with a smile.

But Ava's panicked voice shattered that calm, word by word-"Ma'am, little Mateo is missing!!"