Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Selena glanced at the paper in front of her-it was a resignation letter. She didn't grab it right away. Instead, she picked up her teacup, gently blew the steam off the top, and took a sip before speaking, "What's the reason?"

Holt lowered her head, her voice rough with emotion. "Ma'am, I'm really sorry. I failed to protect you."

If Mr. Everett hadn't stepped in yesterday, things could have gone really wrong. Holt felt deeply responsible for what happened.

"You didn't protect me," Selena said softly, "but it's not entirely your fault. I knew staying in Newport wouldn't be a walk in the park."

"So, even if I got someone else, it wouldn't guarantee dodging these schemes."

She paused, thinking it over. "How about docking a month's salary as punishment? Does that sound fair?"

Holt's tears fell instantly. Ms. Selena was genuinely kind-hearted. Having such a boss was a stroke of luck.

She promised earnestly, "Ma'am, I'll never leave your side again."

"Alright, sit down, have some tea, and dry those tears. We've got important stuff to discuss."

Holt sniffled, grabbed a few tissues to wipe her tears, and took a sip of hot tea to calm down, quickly shifting back into work mode.

"Ma'am, I had someone look into last night's hotel surveillance and questioned the staff, but we didn't find much. The cameras didn't catch anything, and the staff seemed normal. As for the other guests, considering their prestigious statuses, it's near impossible to dig into them."

She looked guilty again. "Sorry, Ma'am, I feel like I've let you down."

Selena wasn't surprised by the outcome; she had expected as much.

"It's not your fault," Selena reassured. "It's just that the other side is too powerful."

She suspected Joy was behind drugging her yesterday. As for the seamless execution, that was likely Abraham's doing. Only Abraham had the meticulous mind and skills to pull off something so flawless.

He hadn't reached his position

without being a force to be reckoned

with. Dealing with Joy was already a headache, and now with Abraham involved, things were only getting worse.

This incident would probably never get resolved. She'd have to swallow this bitter pill.

Abraham was making it clear she shouldn't try to overstep her bounds. This was his turf, after all.

Selena had long realized that fairness didn't exist in this world. No matter how furious or upset she was, without the power to fight back, she had to endure.

That's why people would do anything to rub elbows with power, using every trick in the book to climb the ladder.

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Later that evening, Selena helped son with his homework and then played with her daughter, showing her @gift from her dad that made her giggle with delight.

Afterward, she opened Haley's special safe, tucked the necklace inside, and locked it up. It was nearly full of precious gifts from family over the years. In terms of money, it was more than enough for a

lifetime.

Haley was growing up like a little princess, and that brought Selena a deep sense of comfort.

Once the kids were asleep, she quietly slipped out and headed to her room.

After a bath, she sat at her vanity, doing her skincare routine when her phone rang. She glanced at it-it was Everett calling.

When did this pesky guy get off her blacklist? Did he manage to free himself? That was definitely something he'd pull off!

She hesitated for a few seconds but answered, putting the call on speaker.noveldrama

As she applied a face mask, she said coolly, "What's up?"

Everett's voice was smooth and captivating, especially in the quiet of the night. "Selena, have you thought about my offer?"