Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire novel Chapter 442

Selena was fuming, her chest rising and falling with barely contained anger. She knew he was a piece of work, but she never imagined just how low he could go.

Was locking her up indefinitely his twisted version of punishment for trying to escape?

"What if I refuse to give in, even if it kills me?" she spat, each word forced out through gritted teeth.

Everett paused, his eyes locked onto her fiery gaze. He gently brushed a thumb over her furrowed brow, trying to ease the tension.

His demeanor seemed to have softened, likely content after some physical satisfaction, and his voice took on an unexpected gentleness. But his words were harsh.

"Mrs. Bennett, don't push me. There are things I'd rather not do to you, things you wouldn't want to see. Besides... you wouldn’t want your uncle and brother to live in constant fear, would you?"

"Or maybe you'd rather have them join you on this lonely island? I wouldn't mind, after all... we're family."

The word 'family' coming from him felt like a cruel joke, leaving Selena feeling as if she’d been plunged into a cold void.

Despite her deep hatred, she was painfully aware of the world's unfairness, a place where the strong preyed on the weak.

Even if Everett was the worst of the worst, his power meant she had no choice but to play along.

She knew her escape attempt was her only shot at freedom. If she’d succeeded, everything would’ve been fine.

But now that she hadn't, she was certain he wouldn’t give her another chance.

The next morning.

As the first rays of dawn crept across the sky, Everett suddenly woke, eyes snapping open.

His arms were empty.

A flash of panic quickly subsided when he saw Selena hadn’t vanished. She’d just curled up at the edge of the bed, as if any small move might send her tumbling off.

Clearly, she was still mad at him, keeping her distance.

Everett's racing heart calmed. The past few nights, every time he lay in their bed, it felt like she was still there. But opening his eyes only revealed a haunting emptiness.